Glossary “door skin” Definition:
Outer panel over the door frame. It can be made of steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic.

Glossary “door striker” Definition:
It holds the door closed.

Glossary “door striker wrench” Definition:
Special socket designed to fit over or inside door striker posts. It will allow you to turn and loosen the post for adjustment or replacement.

Glossary “door trim panel” Definition:
Cover over the inner door frame.

Glossary “door frame” Definition:
main steel frame of a door.

Glossary “door glass channel” Definition:
Serves as a guide for the door glass to move up and down. It is a U-shaped channel lined with a low friction material.

Glossary “door intrusion beam” Definition:
Part that is welded or bolted to the metal support brackets on the door frame to increase door strength.

Glossary “door latch” Definition:
It engages the door striker on the vehicle body to hold the door closed.

Glossary “door latch assembly” Definition:
Usually consists of the outside door handle, linkage rods, the door lock mechanism, and the door latch.

Glossary “door lock” Definition:
Mechanism that allows the door to be locked and unlocked from both inside and outside of the vehicle.

Glossary “door regulator” Definition:
Gear and arm mechanism for moving the glass.

Glossary “door alignment tool” Definition:
Tool used to slightly bend and adjust sprung doors and hatches.