08-06-2012, 04:22 PM
Tuga, I don't know if that would have helped but it certainly would not have hurt. My door has been sticking due to expansion when sitting in direct sun on the passengers side. Newell adjusted the door (block of wood and hammer) last time I was there and it hasn't been sticking as badly. I suspect tugging on it when it was stuck didn't help it any.
Forest, yes, the striker can be adjusted. It required a Torx head socket (T-50) and a good size ratchet wrench to loosen and tighten it up again. I have removed it so I won't get trapped outside again awaiting the new latch. I will post how much of the door I have to take apart to remove the outside handle and install the new one.
Forest, yes, the striker can be adjusted. It required a Torx head socket (T-50) and a good size ratchet wrench to loosen and tighten it up again. I have removed it so I won't get trapped outside again awaiting the new latch. I will post how much of the door I have to take apart to remove the outside handle and install the new one.