Verona L6-2.5L (2005)
Rear 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 weatherstripping.
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Customer complaints of excessive windnoise.
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Difficulty in opening or closing the door.
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.
CAUTION: It is important to use a flat-tipped drill bit to prevent damage to the tapped floating cage plate. The striker screws and the tapped
floating cage plate are important attaching parts that could affect the performance of vital components and systems.
5. Tighten the door lock striker screws to the correct position.
Tighten:
Tighten the door lock striker screws to 24 N.m (18 lb.ft).