Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual page 945

23 - 34 DOOR - FRONT
LATCH (Continued)
Fig. 16 REMOVE DOOR LATCH
1 - DOOR ASSEMBLY
2 - DOOR ELECTRIC LATCH
Fig. 17 DOOR LATCH
1 - CLIPS
2 - DOOR ASSEMBLY
3 - DOOR ELECTRIC LATCH ASSEMBLY
4 - WIRE CONNECTOR
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the latch assembly into the door open-
ing and connect the cables and electrical connector.
(2) Install the latch and install the three bolts.
(3) Tighten the screws to 12 N·m (9 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the watershield.
(5) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the door and using a grease pencil or
equivalent, mark the position of the striker to aid
installation.
(2) Remove screws attaching door latch striker to
lock pillar (Fig. 18).
(3) Remove striker and shims from lock pillar.
Fig. 18 DOOR LATCH STRIKER
1 - DOOR LATCH STRIKER
2 - SPACER
3 - BODY ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
(1) Position striker and shims to lock pillar.
(2) Install screws attaching door latch striker to
lock pillar.
(3) Verify door alignment and operation and adjust
if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/
DOOR - ADJUSTMENTS)
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