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Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

LATCH STRIKER

REMOVAL




1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the door latch striker (1) on the B-pillar (2).
2. Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the door latch striker to the B-pillar and remove the striker.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the door latch striker (1) onto the B-pillar (2) and loosely install the two bolts (3).
2. Align the door latch striker to the B-pillar using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
3. If necessary, adjust the door latch striker.