Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 1320

DOORS 5J-9
Fig. 11-Connecting Rods and Locking Rods
47
18 H A N D L E A S S E M B L Y
44 R I V E T (3/16" X 5/16" S T E E L )
45 D E F L E C T O R
46 C L I P
47 R O D
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Fig. 12-lnside Remote Handle
6. Center molding assembly (22)
7. Outside door handle
8. Nut on rear clip (24)
9. Mirror
10. Front filler sealing strip (32)
11. Water deflector (34)
12. Door trim panel
DOOR LOCK STRIKER
The door lock striker consists of a single metal
bolt and washer assembly which is threaded into a
tapped, floating cage plate in the body pillar. The door
is secured in the closed position when the door lock
fork bolt snaps over and engages the striker bolt.
NOTICE:
The door lock striker is an important
attaching part in that it could affect the
performance of vital components and systems,
and/or could result in major repair expense. It
must be replaced with one of the same part number
or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes
necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure
proper retention of this part.
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Inspect
(Figures 15,17)
• Check for proper door alignment.
• Apply modeling clay or body caulking to lock
bolt opening.
m Close door only as far as necessary for striker to
form an impression in clay or compound.
Complete closing will make clay removal
difficult.
c Striker should be centered fore and aft.
Important
Minimum and maximum dimensions must be
strictly maintained (x in Figure 15).
• Minimum allowable dimension 2 mm
(3/32")
m Maximum allowable dimension 4 mm
(5/32")
Tools Required:
J-23457 Door lock striker wrench (or equivalent)
• Remove striker with J-23457.
• Install spacer or spacers as required to obtain
correct alignment. A 2 mm (3/32") spacer, part
no. 4469196, or equivalent, can be used to achieve
the desired alignment.