Doors; Door Lock Striker Adjustment; Door Lock Striker Removal; Door Hinges - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

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DOORS

DOOR LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

The door lock striker should only be adjusted when the car i s on its wheels on level
I t i s not necessary to disturb this component other than to f i t a replacement, or to
-make or1 adjustment.
to the required position and tighten the securing screws.

DOOR LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL

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3.
1 .

DOOR HINGES

Incorrect door adjustment or badly worn bushes can cause one or more of the
following faults:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Before commencing door adjustment, check hin g e bushes for excessive wear, replace
i f
necessary. The door should only be adjusted when the car i s on i t s wheels on level
ground.
issue
04/78
To adjust, simply slacker) the retaining screws, move the striker
Access to the tapping plates i s via the tailgate opening. The left-
hand tapping plate i s removed by first unfixing and l i f t i n g the
carpet panel behind the LH door post.
topping and packin g pieces, take care not to drop these as rney
may be difficult to retrieve.
The ri g ht-hand tapping plate i s accessible after removal of the
battery and battery support panel.
Reverse the removal procedure and adjust striker before finally
tightening screws.
Door rattles i n lock area
Drau g hts and/or water leaks at door seal
Lock fouling striker thus causing difficult door opening and closing.
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