Reno L4-2.0L (2006)
Front Door Striker: Adjustments
Door Lock Striker Adjustment
The door lock striker consists of a striker with two screws that are threaded into a tapped, floating cage plate located in the appropriate body pillar. This
floating cage plate allows the striker to be easily adjusted in and out or up and down.
The door is secured in the closed position when the door lock fork snaps over and engages the striker.
CAUTION: The door lock striker is an important attaching part that can affect the performance of vital components and systems. It can cause
major repair expenses. If replacement becomes necessary, the door lock striker must be replaced by one with the same part number or with an
equivalent. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or of a substitute design. The specified torque values must be used during reassembly
to ensure the proper retention of the part.
Up/Down or In/Out Adjustment
An adjustment of the striker in the up and down or in and out directions may be necessary for a number of reasons:
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Vehicle frame damage as the result of a collision.
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Installation of new door weatherstrip ping.
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Customer complaints of excessive windnoise.
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Difficulty in opening or closing the door.
To adjust the door striker in an up and down or in and out direction, perform the following procedure:
1. The door must be properly aligned.
2. Loosen the striker screws.
3. The floating cage plate can be moved slightly using the ends of the striker screws. Move the floating cage plate to the desired position.
4. If proper adjustment requires that the floating cage plate be moved more than is possible, use an electric hand drill and a 3/8-inch rotary file bit
with a flat head to enlarge the body opening in the direction required.
5. Tighten the door lock striker screws to the correct position.
Tighten:
Tighten the door lock striker screws to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
