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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 6287  Size: SH

    Important: If both of the door striker bolts are removed at the same time, the striker backing plate will fall into the body. This will result in additional time to perform the repair.

  1. Remove the front door lower striker bolt.

  2. Object Number: 294636  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear door lower striker bolt.
  4. Loosen the upper striker bolts enough in order to rotate the striker and the spacer (if equipped) away from the lower bolt hole.
  5. Install the lower striker bolt.
  6. Tighten the lower striker bolt sufficiently in order to hold the striker backing plate in place.

  7. Remove the following components:
  8. • The upper striker bolt
    • The spacer (if equipped)
    • The striker

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the following components:
  2. • The striker
    • The spacer (if equipped)
    • The upper striker bolt
  3. If the striker backing plate has moved, rotate the lower striker bolt until the upper threaded hole is properly aligned.
  4. Remove the lower bolt.
  5. Rotate the striker and the spacer (if equipped) in order to align the lower threaded hole in the striker backing plate.

  6. Object Number: 6287  Size: SH
  7. Install the front door lower striker bolt.

  8. Object Number: 294636  Size: SH
  9. Install the rear lower striker bolt.
  10. 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.

  11. Adjust the door striker in order to properly engage the door latch, if necessary.
  12. Loosen the door striker bolts in order to adjust the door striker.

    Tighten
    Tighten the door striker bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).