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B28
DOORS
DOOR LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
The door lock striker should
only be adjusted when the car
is
on its wheels on level
It
is
not necessary to disturb this component other than to fit a replacement, or to
-
make or1 adjustment. To adjust, simply slacker) the retaining screws, move the striker
to the required position and tighten the securing screws.
DOOR LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL
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1.
Access to the tapping plates
is
via the tailgate opening. The left
-
hand tapping plate
is
removed by first unfixing and lifting the
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carpet panel behind the LH door post.
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while a second operator holds the
topping
late
and packin
g
pieces, take care not to drop these as rney
may be difficult to retrieve.
3.
The ri
g
ht
-
hand tapping plate
is
accessible after removal of the
battery and battery support panel.
DC?C?P.
LOCK
ZTR!KER REPLACEMENT
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l
1.
Reverse the removal procedure and adjust striker before finally
tightening screws.
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DOOR HINGES
Incorrect door adjustment or badly worn bushes can cause one or more of the
following faults:
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(a) Door rattles in lock area
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(b)
Wiridow frame flutter
(c)
Drau
g
hts and/or water leaks at door seal
(d)
Lock fouling striker thus causing difficult door opening and closing.
Before commencing door adjustment, check hin
g
e bushes for excessive wear, replace
if
necessary. The door should only be adjusted when the car
is
on its wheels on level
ground.
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ESPRIT
issue
04/78
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