Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Front Door Striker: Adjustments
Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (With Clay or Caulk)
Lock Striker Adjustment - Door (With Clay or Caulk)
Important: Properly algin the door before adjusting the striker.
1. Open the door.
2. Loosen the door striker screws just enough to allow movement of the door striker.
3. Adjust the door striker up or down and inboard or outboard as required.
4. Apply modeling clay or body caulking compound to the door lock opening.
Important: Do not close the door all the way.
5. Close the door far enough for the striker to make an impression into the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
6. Open the door and check the door striker impression in the modeling clay or body caulking compound.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Readjust door striker as required.
Add or remove spacers as needed.
Tighten the door striker screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
8. Close the door.
