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Old 03-24-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Question More door issues

Now that i fixed the driver side window the passenger side door does not want to close
it is not door hinges and i heard that it is easy to replace door latch and striker bolt is this true and how do you do it

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the door latch is just a simple un bolt/bolt on,,,take off door panel and you will see how it is fastened....the striker plate just screws off....
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the striker plate just screws off....
There's a lot of parts on my car I wish would just screw off sometimes....
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The door is good and straight just won't latch right.You could try lubing the latch and the rods make sure there not binding.
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