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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Lock Striker Adjustment

Door Lock Striker Adjustment w/ Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

Tools Required

J 39346 Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

    Important: The door must be properly aligned before adjusting the striker.


    Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  1. Open the door.
  2. Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the movement of the door striker.
  3. Install the J 39346 .

    4. Important: Do not slam the door.

  4. Close the door while holding the outside the handle in the open position.
  5. Open the door.

    6. 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.

  6. Tighten the striker screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the striker screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Remove the J 39346 .
  8. Close the door.

Door Lock Striker Adjustment w/o Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner

    Important: The door must be properly aligned before adjusting the striker.


    Object Number: 164537 Size: SH
  1. Open the door.
  2. Loosen the striker screws just enough to allow the 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.

    5. 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.

    7. 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.

  7. Readjust striker and add spacers as required.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the striker screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Close the door.