Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

NOTE: Coupe shown, convertible similar.

Check front door to body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

All alignments

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Front door in and out, up and down alignment
Open the door.

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Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Open the door.

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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Carefully close the door.

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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Carefully open the door.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 1.: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) 2.: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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All alignments
Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Check body to front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Check the front door glass alignment. Refer to: Door Window Glass Adjustment - Convertible . Refer to: Door Window Glass Adjustment - Coupe .
Install the removed components.