Body - Doors are Hard to Close
2007 Service BulletinsTSB SB07-11-S003
Issue Date: APRIL 2007
Doors Hard To Close (This Bulletin Supersedes SB05-11-S002)
Affected Vehicles
2003-2007 Isuzu Ascender
This bulletin is being revised to change the warranty information and add additional model years.
Condition:
Some customers may comment that one or more of the doors may be hard to close.
Possible Cause:
The door striker may be out of adjustment.
Correction:
Adjust striker.
Service Procedure
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the lock striker from the door opening.
3. Close the door with the lock striker removed.
4. Verify proper fit to the door opening and weatherstrips. Adjust the door frame as necessary.
5. Install the lock striker to the door opening.
6. Install the lock striker screws that retain the lock striker to the door opening.
7. Tighten the lock striker screws that retain the lock striker to the door opening.
8. Tighten the lock striker screws only until the screw heads are flush to the lock striker plate, but still allowing the striker to move.
9. Using a large flat-bladed tool, rock the striker up and down in order to loosen the striker backing plate from the body.
IMPORTANT:
Do not slam the door.
10. Close the door while holding the outside handle in the open position in order to align the lock striker. If necessary, adjust the striker position in order to allow the door to close with minimum effort.
11. Open the door.
12. Finish tightening the lock striker screws.
Tighten
Tighten the lock striker screws to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
13. Verify proper door operation.
Warranty Claim Information
Always refer to the Isuzu Service Policy Procedure Manual for specific details on warranty coverage
and policies. Reference published Labor Time Guide for claim processing, if applicable.
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