Striker Adjustment

Striker Adjustment





NOTE: Before carrying out the striker adjustment, refer to Striker Pre-Adjustment Inspection.

1. NOTE: Scribe before removing.

Loosen the striker retaining bolts.





2. Adjust the door striker and tighten the striker retaining bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Striker Pre-Adjustment Inspection

1. Check for the door springing upward while opening.
- If the door striker is adjusted too low, adjust the door striker.

- If the door latch is binding or sticking, lubricate the door latch using penetrating and lock lubricant.

2. Make sure that the door does not spring upward excessively while opening.
- If the door striker is adjusted too far inboard, adjust the door striker.