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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Lock Striker Adjustment

Door Lock Striker Adjustment With Mini Wedge

Tools Required

J 39346-A Mini Wedge Door Striker Aligner

    Important: Properly align the door before adjusting the striker.

  1. Open the door.

    2. Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the door striker screws just enough to allow movement of the door striker.
  3. Install theJ 39346-A .

    4. Important: Do not slam the door.

  4. Close the door while holding the outside handle in the open position.
  5. Open the door.

    6. 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.

  6. Tighten the door lock striker screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the door striker screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Remove the J 39346-A .
  8. Close the door.

Door Lock Striker Adjustment With Clay or Caulk

    Important: Properly aligne the door before adjusting the striker.

  1. Open the door.

    2. Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the door striker screws just enough to allow movement of the door striker.
  3. Adjust the door striker up or down and inboard or outboard as required.
  4. Apply modeling clay or body caulking compound to the door lock opening.

    5. Important: Do not close the door all the way.

  5. Close the door far enough for the striker to make an impression into the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
  6. Open the door and check the door striker impression in the modeling clay or body caulking compound.

    7. 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.

  7. Readjust door striker as required.

    8. Add or remove spacers as needed.

    Tighten
    Tighten the door striker screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Close the door.