Front Door Alignment
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
All alignments
- Open the door.
- Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
- Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
- Adjust the door as required.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
- Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
- Carefully close the door.
- Adjust the door as required.
- Carefully open the door.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 1.: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) 2.: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
All alignments
- Install the striker assembly.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Inspect the body-to-front door alignment.