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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 332758 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door lock striker bolts (3). (Rear door sedan is shown in the diagram. Other doors are similar).
  2. Remove the door lock striker (1).
  3. Remove the door lock striker spacer (2,4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 332759 Size: SH

    Notice: Striker alignment is a crucial part of door latch operation. Do not use the door striker to adjust the door to the vehicle. Failure to properly adjust the striker can result in damage to the door latch and the striker.

  1. Install the door lock striker spacer (2,4). (Front door sedan is shown in the diagram. Other doors are similar.)
  2. Install the door lock striker (1).
  3. Install the door lock striker bolts (3).
  4. Snug the door lock striker bolts in order for the door lock striker to move.
  5. Place the door outside handle in the closed position.

    6. Object Number: 332760 Size: SH
  6. Push the door against the body in order to ensure that the door lock striker (1) allows a flush fit. (The coupe door is shown in the diagram. Other doors are similar.)

    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. Slowly open the door.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the door lock striker bolts (3) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Touch up any exposed or unpainted surface on the lock pillar.