Tools Required
J 39346-A Door Striker Aligner
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 • 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.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
- Loosen the 2 mini wedge striker fasteners (3).
- Tighten the 2 striker bolts (3) so that the striker (2) is still moveable.
- Place the J 39346-A over the mini wedge striker (2).
- Perform the following steps in order to locate the striker (2):
- Slowly open door.
- Remove the J 39346-A .
- Touch up any exposed or unpainted surface on the lock pillar.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
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.
| 5.1. | Hold the outside handle out. |
| 5.2. | Gently push the door flush against the body. |
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.
Tighten
Tighten the striker fasteners (3) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
