Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION 

Reverse removal procedure to install front door lock assembly noting the following instructions.

• Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.

  : Grease 99000-25010 

• Move door latch striker (2) up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door latch assembly (1) as shown.

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

  Fig 1: Installing Front Door Lock Assembly

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• Move door latch striker (1) sideways to adjust door outer panel surface (2) flush with another door outer panel or body outer panel surface (3) as shown.

  In order to correctly obtain door lock operates, increase or decrease number of shims inserted between body and striker (1) to adjust it.

  Fig 2: Identifying Door Latch Striker

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