Rear Side Door Lock Striker Replacement for Buick Rendezvous - FWD 2003

1. Remove the rear quarter lower trim in order to gain access to the anchor plate. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Mark the position of the rear door lock striker with a grease pencil.
3. Remove the screws from the lock striker.
4. Remove the lock striker and the shims.
5. Remove the anchor plate.

1. Install the anchor plate.
2. Install the lock shims and striker.
3. Install the lock striker screws.

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. Align the lock striker to the alignment marks.

Tighten
Tighten the lock striker screws to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Adjust the lock striker if required. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment .
6. Install the rear quarter lower trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .