Q: How to Properly Align and Secure the Door Striker on Cadillac CTS?
A: A customer should examine the striker position before they remove the screws that secure the door striker. First remove the screws from the door striker followed by removing the striker itself. The installation process begins with putting the striker onto the lock pillar while the narrow side should face outside followed by screwing the striker into place. Set the door striker position using the Door Lock Striker Adjustment instructions. Readers should pay attention to the Fastener Notice section within the Cautions and Notices part. Secure the striker screws using a torque value of 27.5 Nm (20 lb ft).
Q: How to properly align and secure the door striker on a Cadillac SRX?
A: Begin with observing the striker position before removing the door striker screws. Release the screws from the door striker and extract it from the storage point. The striker assembly begins with placing it on the lock pillar where the narrow portion should face outward before securing the screws. Wash and dry the door striker before you adjust it to match the specifications while keeping in mind fastener safety measures when checking for vehicle damage. Finish installation by screwing the striker with a torque of 27.5 Nm (20 lb ft).
Q: How to Ensure Proper Alignment of the Door Striker on Cadillac XLR?
A: Replacement of the front Door Striker begins through a process where you must raise the door window while removing the door panel and subsequently the large water deflector before reaching the door's rear area. Use a pen to mark the striker spot on the door edge before removing the strikes inside the door while pulling out the striker itself. The installation requires positioning the striker on the door with its latching pin directed at the door latch before securing the fasteners tightly onto the striker. Secure the striker by tightening screws to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) along the previous mark alignment on the fasteners. Tighten the fasteners securing the striker from inside the vehicle while an assistant holds the outer panel against the quarter section then secure the door lock striker screws to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Reinstallation of the large water deflector along with the door panel should be followed by checking the panel fitment and door latch function through manual and electric door release operation.