Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 1167

2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the posi-

tion of the striker (1).

3. Remove the bolts (3) and remove the striker.

INSTALLATION

Club Cab

1. Position the tapping plate into the rear cargo door

(1).

2. Install the striker and install the bolts.

3. Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

4. Adjust the striker if needed. (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DOOR - FRONT/LATCH STRIKER - ADJUST-
MENTS)

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DOOR - FRONT

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CAUTION: Do not allow the watershield or adhe-
sive to become contaminated with dirt or other
foreign substances.

Do not damage the watershield during removal
and installation.

If the watershield becomes contaminated or dam-
aged, replace the watershield.

5. Position the watershield back into place.

6. Install the cargo door trim panel. (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOOR - CARGO/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION)

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DOOR - FRONT

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Quad Cab

1. Position the tapping plate (2) into the b-pillar.

2. Install the striker (1) and install the bolts (3).

3. Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

Install the lower b-pillar trim (4). (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)

4. Adjust the striker if needed. (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DOOR - FRONT/LATCH STRIKER - ADJUST-
MENTS)

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DOOR - FRONT

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ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the posi-

tion of the striker (1) to aid in adjustment.

2. Loosen the striker bolts (3).

3. Change the striker position to adjust the rear gap

and flush measurement. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFI-
CATIONS)

4. Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

ND

DOOR - FRONT

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