Front Door Lock Assembly Removal And Installation: Installation

To install front door lock, reverse removal procedure, noting the following.

• Door latch striker.

  Move door latch striker up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door, as shown.

  NOTE: Striker should be moved vertically and placed level. Do not adjust door lock.

  Tightening torque 

  Door latch striker screw (a):  13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)

  Fig 1: Moving Door Latch Striker Up Or Down So Its Center Aligns With Center Of Groove In Door Latch

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• Move door latch striker sideways to adjust door surface flush with body surface, as shown.

  In order to correctly obtain door latch striker position in the fore-and-aft direction, increase or decrease number of shims inserted between body and striker to adjust it.

  NOTE: Apply oil or grease to striker joints periodically.

  Front door latch striker position 

  1. 10.9 - 12.9 mm (0.43 - 0.51 in.)
  2. 3.4 - 5.4 mm (0.13 - 0.21 in.)
     Fig 2: Adjusting Door Latch Striker

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