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Front Side Door Lock Striker Replacement for Buick Terraza Ext. 2006

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Scribe the location of the existing front door lock striker on the B-pillar with a grease pencil.

  3. Object Number: 1480538  Size: SH
  4. Remove the front door lock striker screws.
  5. Remove the front door lock striker plate (2) and shim (1) from B-pillar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1480538  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door lock striker shim (1) and plate (2) to the scribed location on the B-pillar.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the front door lock striker screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws, as sequenced, to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Important: 

       • Ensure that the front door striker properly engages with the front door lock once the front door is adjusted within the door frame.
       • Use the front door striker in order to ensure the front door is flush.
       • DO NOT use the front door striker in order to raise or lower the front door.

  5. Close the front door.