Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

Striker Replacement - Door

Tools Required

J 29843-9 Door Lock Striker and Seat Belt Torx Wrench


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the interior trim if necessary to gain access to the striker nut.




2. Remove door striker using J 29843-9 .
Hold the nut in order to prevent the nut from falling into the body pillar.
3. Remove the nut from the vehicle.
4. Remove the spacer from the vehicle.
5. Remove the insulator from the vehicle.
6. Adjust the striker to properly engage the door lock once the door is adjusted within the frame.
7. Ensure that the striker is used to adjust the door for flushness only, not to raise or lower the door.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the spacer and the insulator to the striker.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





2. Install the door striker using J 29843-9 .
Hold the nut in order to prevent the nut from falling into the body pillar.

Tighten the door striker to 67 N.m (49 lb ft).

3. Install the interior trim which was previously removed.