Door Striker Adjustment - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If
necessary, adjust the door cushions IAI to make the
rear of the door flush with the body.
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4. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
around the hinges.
5. Check for water leaks Isee step 7 on page 20-121.
6. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. If necessary, adjust the striker IAI: The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws 181, then insert a shop towellCI
between the body and striker.
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8x 1.25 mm
18 N·m 11.8 kgf·m, 13Ibf·ft)
2. Lightly tighten the screws.
3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer IDI. 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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