For 1990-2009 cars only
- Ensure that the door is properly aligned within the door opening before proceeding with the striker adjustment. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment and Rear Door Adjustment.
- Close the door onto the striker and note if the door drags on the striker causing the door to move upward or downward upon contact with the striker. Also note closing effort to fully engage the latch.
- Mark the position of the door striker with a grease pencil.
- Loosen the screws retaining the door striker to the body.
- Move the striker to eliminate drag on the striker and door latch and to achieve the proper door position within the door opening. Start with the up/down position, then position the striker to achieve proper alignment to the door opening. Set the in/out adjustment for the proper door seal engagement ensuring that the door closing efforts are correct.
- Tighten the screws retaining the door striker to the body.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the door striker screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
