Striker Tie Bar Bracket Replacement - Rear Door Right or Left
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 29843-9 Door Lock Striker and
Seat Belt Torx Wrench
- Lower the rear seat.
- Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement --
Rear Quarter in Interior Trim in the J Platform Service Manual.
- Remove the door latch striker attaching bolts.
- Remove the door latch striker (LH shown, RH similar).
- Remove the rear door latch support bracket
attaching bolts from the rear seat backing plate.
- Remove the rear door latch support bracket.
Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the rear door latch support bracket
to the rear seat backing plate.
Tighten
Tighten the door latch support bracket bolts to 24 N·m
(18 lb ft).
- Install the door latch striker.
- Install the door latch striker attaching
bolts. Snug, but do not tighten the bolts.
- Adjust the door latch striker. Refer to Lock Striker Adjustment
in Doors in the J Platform Service Manual.
Tighten
Tighten the door latch striker bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft)
using the J 29843-9
- Install the quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement --
Rear Quarter in Interior Trim in the J Platform Service Manual.
- Raise the rear seat.