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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Observe the striker position and the number of spacers before removing the striker.

  1. Remove the 2 mini wedge striker bolts (4).

    2. Object Number: 259139 Size: SH
  2. Remove the following components:
    3. • The mini wedge striker (3)
    • The spacer (2)
    • The washer (1)

Installation Procedure

    Important: Ensure that a washer is present on the lock pillar in order to prevent paint damage to the lock pillar.

  1. With the narrow part of the wedge facing outward, position the following components:
    2. • The mini wedge striker (3)
    • The spacer (2)
    • The washer (1)

    Object Number: 259139 Size: SH
  2. Loosely secure the striker using the bolts (4).
  3. Align the mini edge striker. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment .

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the 2 bolts (4).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 striker bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).