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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Striker Replacement

Door Striker Replacement DeVille

Tools Required

J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

   • Air bag deployment
   • Personal injury
   • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
   • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
   • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.


    Object Number: 319700 Size: SH

    Caution: Striker alignment is crucial for proper operation of the door systems. Do not hit the striker with a hammer or force alignment in any other way. Failure to properly adjust striker will result in excessive door efforts or extensive damage to door system operation which could result in personal injury.

    Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

    Important: Before adjusting the mini wedge striker, align the door with the body. Refer to Door Adjustment .

    Important: Observe the following conditions before removing the striker:

       • The striker position
       • The number of spacers (4)

  1. Remove the 2 mini wedge striker fasteners (2).
  2. Remove the following components:
    3. • The mini wedge striker (3)
    • The spacer (4)
    • The washer (1)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 319700 Size: SH
  1. Assemble the following components:
    2. • The washer (1)
    • The spacer (4)
    • The striker (3)
  2. Position the striker on the lock pillar with the narrow part of the wedge outboard.
  3. Install the striker fasteners (2) in order to secure the striker.
  4. Align the mini wedge striker. Refer to Door Adjustment .

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Tighten the 2 striker fasteners (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

Door Striker Replacement Eldorado

Tools Required

J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 319702 Size: MH

    Caution: Striker alignment is crucial for proper operation of the door systems. Do not hit the striker with a hammer or force alignment in any other way. Failure to properly adjust striker will result in excessive door efforts or extensive damage to door system operation which could result in personal injury.

    Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

    Important: Before adjusting the mini wedge striker, align the door with the body. Refer to Door Adjustment .

    Important: Observe the following conditions before removing the striker (3):

       • The striker position
       • The number of spacers

  1. Remove the 2 mini wedge striker fasteners (4).
  2. Remove the following components:
    3. • The mini wedge striker (3)
    • The spacer (2)
    • The washer (1)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 319702 Size: MH
  1. Assemble the following components:
    2. • The washer (1)
    • The spacer (2)
    • The striker (3)
  2. Position the striker on the lock pillar with the narrow part of the wedge outboard.
  3. Install the striker fasteners (4) in order to secure the striker.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Tighten the 2 striker fasteners (4).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).