Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 1106

DOOR LATCH STRIKER SHIM
B-PILLAR
23 - 36 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: Be sure to check for any shims between
door latch striker and B–pillar. If any shims are
found, they must be re-installed with the new door
latch striker to maintain proper door operation.
Fig. 34 Door Latch Striker
INSTALLATION
(1) Position door latch striker and any shims on
vehicle.
(2) Loosely install screws holding latch striker to
B–pillar.
(3) Align latch striker to marks on B–pillar made
previously.
(4) Tighten all fasteners.
(5) Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door latch
striker as necessary.
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Raise door glass.
(3) Remove watershield as necessary to gain
access.
(4) Disconnect latch rod at door latch.
(5) Remove nuts holding door handle to outer door
panel (Fig. 35).
(6) Separate outside door handle from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position outside door handle on door.
(2) Install nuts holding door handle to outer door
panel.
(3) Connect latch rod at door latch.
(4) Install watershield.
(5) Install door trim panel.
(6) Verify door handle operation. Adjust door latch
as necessary.
INNER START THIS END FIRST BELT WEATHER STRIP DOOR
MIRROR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE FLAG/GLASS CHANNEL
Fig. 35 Outside Door Handle
DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Pull upward on rear edge of inner belt weath-
erstrip (Fig. 36).
(3) Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.
Fig. 36 Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip
INSTALLATION
(1) Start leading edge of weatherstrip on vehicle.
(2) Press the leading edge of the weatherstrip for-
ward until edge is tight to the mirror flag.
(3) Press weatherstrip into position on door panel.
(4) Install door trim panel.
OUTER DOOR BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door glass.
(2) Remove screws holding outer belt weatherstrip
to outer door panel (Fig. 37).
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