Striker, Adjusting: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Adjustment Gauge :3371 

Condition

• The vehicle must be on a flat surface
• The door must engage in the striker without using much force

Tip

The striker is correctly installed, when it is closed and:

• The gap dimensions are even
• The contours align
• The door is not positioned too far inward or outward.

-- Loosen the bolts -2-.

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Tip

Force must be applied to adjust the striker.

Adjust the alignment of the front door or rear door to the fender:

-- Push the striker -1- in the -direction of the arrow A- or the -direction of the arrow B-.

-- Tighten the bolts -2-.

Condition

• Tightening sequence must be maintained. Refer to Overview - Door  .

-- Check the gap dimensions with Gauge - Gap Adjustment :3371  at the same time pay attention to the GAP DIMENSIONS .

If the door is not adjusted correctly:

-- Loosen the striker.

-- Refer to Door, Adjusting  .

Continuation