Up / Down or In / Out Adjustment

An adjustment of the striker in the up and down or in and out directions may be necessary for a number of reasons:

• Vehicle frame damage as the result of a collision.
• Installation of new door weatherstrip.
• Customer complaints of excessive windnoise.
• Difficulty in opening or closing the door.
  Fig 1: Adjusting Striker

  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

1. The door must be properly aligned.
2. Loosen the striker screws.
3. The floating cage plate can be moved slightly using the ends of the striker screws. Move the floating cage plate to the desired position.
4. If proper adjustment requires that the floating cage plate be moved more than is possible, use an electric hand drill and a 3/8-inch rotary file bit with a flat head to enlarge the body opening in the direction required.
   CAUTION: It is important to use a flat-tipped drill bit to prevent damage to the tapped floating cage plate. The striker screws and the tapped floating cage plate are important attaching parts that could affect the performance of vital components and systems.
5. Tighten the door lock striker screws to the correct position.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the door lock striker screws to 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).