Door Striker Adjustment - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Doors
Door Position Adjustment (cont'd)
3 . Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the doors flush with the body.
5. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
6. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-29).
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. If necessary, adjust the striker (A); the striker nuts are
fixed. The striker can be adjusted slightly up or down,
and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
2. Lightly tighten the screws.
3 . Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
4. Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
5. Lightly tighten the screws.
6. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
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