Sliding Door Handle: Adjustments

Four areas of the latch remote locking control can be adjusted: the lock knob, inside handle, outside handle, and the front hook. These components should be adjusted when they fail to operate properly.

Latch Remote Locking Control:

To simplify service of the sliding door latches and locks, a latch remote locking control is used. This assembly consolidates the door locks and latch remote control mechanisms into one unit. It can be accessed for removal and replacement by removing the door trim panel.

Adjusting The Lock Knob:

Perform the lock knob adjustment with the door open. Loosen the lowermost allen head screw on the control assembly. Then lock the latch by pulling the locking link forward and tighten the allen head screw to 25 in. lbs. (3 Nm).

Adjusting The Inside Handle:

Adjust the inside handle setting by loosening the uppermost allen head screw on the left side of the assembly. Insert a screwdriver through the square hole in the assembly and pull the latch link upward far enough to remove any free play. Then tighten the allen head screw to 25 in. lbs. (3 Nm).

Adjusting The Outside Handle:

The outside handle can be adjusted by loosening the lowermost allen head screw of the central pivot. Then hold the central pivot cam against the outside handle actuator button and tighten the all en head screw to 25 in lbs. (3 Nm).

Adjusting The Front Hook:

The front hook adjustment must be performed with the door closed. Begin this adjustment by loosening the uppermost allen head screw at the central pivot. Push the front hook actuator link forward until it bottoms on the hook and tighten the allen head screw to 25 in. lbs. (3 Nm).