STRIKER
REMOVAL
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the door latch striker (2) on the C-pillar.
2. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the door latch striker to the C-pillar and remove the striker.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the door latch striker (2) and shim (3) onto the C-pillar and loosely install the two bolts (1).
2. Align the door latch striker to the C-pillar using the reference marks made during the removal procedure and tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).
3. If necessary, adjust the door latch striker (2) (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/LATCH STRIKER - ADJUSTMENTS).
ADJUSTMENTS
1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the door latch striker (2) on the C-pillar to aid in adjustment.
2. Loosen the two bolts (1) that secure the door latch striker to the C-pillar.
3. To adjust the rear gap and flush measurement, change the position of the door latch striker and then tighten the two bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.), (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).
4. Verify correct door and latch position.