Front Door Striker: Service and Repair

Door Striker Anchor Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure





Note:
* This procedure covers the removal and installation of the front and the rear door strikers.
It will be necessary to remove the following trim when replacing the front or the rear striker.
* When the striker bolts have been removed, the striker anchor plate will slip down in the door pillar or quarter panel and the trim will need to be removed to gain access.

1. Remove the body lock pillar lower trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Convertible) (Service and Repair)Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) (Service and Repair)Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim.
3. Mark the position of the striker with a grease pencil.
4. Remove the screws from the door striker.
5. Remove the striker (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the striker (2) to the door opening.
Align the striker to the alignment marks.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the screws to the striker and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
3. Adjust door striker. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments).
4. Inspect the door for proper operation.
5. Install the front or the rear trim if removed.
6. Install the body lock pillar lower trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Convertible) (Service and Repair)Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) (Service and Repair)Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) (Service and Repair).
7. Install the lower center pillar trim.