Rear End Door Lock Assembly Removal And Installation: Installation

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Reference: REAR END DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

Reverse removal procedure to install rear end door lock assembly noting the following instruction.

Tighten rear end door latch bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Rear end door latch bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear End Door Latch Bolt
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Adjust door latch striker so that its center aligns with the center of groove in door latch base.
Tightening torque

Rear end door striker screw a: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Door Latch Striker
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