Check Straps; Under-Door Aluminum - Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster Assembly Manual

8. Shut the door slowly adjusting the striker to where it lines up with the latch. It may be necessary
to shim the striker with washers to get the best alignment.
9. Finish the alignment of the door. Tighten down the striker once you achieve a good fit between
the door and striker.
10. Check the door for proper operation.
11. Once you are satisfied that the doors are lined up for the final time remove the acorn nuts one at a
time and put a dab of thread-locker on them.
TOOLS: Drill, / " drill bit, rivet gun, marker, masking tape.
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PARTS: Door components (FFR# 11065).
Note: The door check straps simply stop the door from opening all the way up and scratching your paint.
Test the placement of the strap for door travel before final assembly.
1. Attach a check strap to each door hinge with
2. Open the passenger door wide but not enough so that the door hits the body. The straps will stretch
slightly over time so allow enough room for this by closing the door slightly from the maximum.
3. While holding the door open pull the check strap tight and mark the location of the mount holes on the
inside face of the 2"x 2".
4. Use a / " drill bit to drill holes for the rivets to attach the straps.
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5. Repeat steps 2-5 on the driver side.
TOOLS: Drill, #8 nut driver, ⅛" drill bit, rivet tool, silicone, caulk gun.
PARTS: Cockpit aluminum (FFR# 10890), ⅛" short rivets.

Check Straps

/ " rivets.
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Check Strap riveted to hinge

Under-door Aluminum

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