Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Door Striker: Service and Repair



Door Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure






Important: Mark the door striker (2) location before removing the door striker to pillar retaining screws (1) to aid in installation.


1. Remove the door striker to pillar retaining screws (1).
2. Remove the door striker (2) from the pillar (3).



Installation Procedure






Important: The door striker to pillar retaining screws (1) must not be fully tightened at this stage.



Important: Align the door striker (2) to the marks made to the pillar (3) prior to removal.


1. Install the door striker to pillar retaining screws (1).

Caution: Striker alignment is crucial for proper operation of the door systems. Do not hit the striker with a hammer or force alignment in any other way. Failure to properly adjust striker will result in excessive door efforts or extensive damage to door system operation which could result in personal injury.

2. Align the door striker (2). Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments) in Doors.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Tighten the door striker (2) to pillar retaining screws (1).

Tighten the door striker screws to 13 N-m (115 lb in).