Door Adjustment

Important:  Perform this procedure only when bolt-on replacement hinges are installed.

1. Remove the door striker. Refer to STRIKER REPLACEMENT - DOOR  .
2. Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
3. Adjust the door at the door hinges in the following directions:
   • Upward or downward
   • Forward or rearward
   • Inward or outward
4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
Fig 1: Door Adjustment
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5. Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).
Fig 2: Adjusting Gap Between Rocker Panel And Door
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6. Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in).
Fig 3: Adjusting Gap Between Rear Of Door And Rear Pillar
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7. Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
Fig 4: Adjust Gap Between Door And Fender
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8. Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
9. Tighten the hinge bolts.
   NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the hinge bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

10. Install the door striker. Refer to STRIKER REPLACEMENT - DOOR  .
11. Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch.
    1. 11.1. Loosen the door striker bolts.
    2. 11.2. Adjust the door striker.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the door striker bolts to 24N.m(18 lb ft).

Fig 5: Tightening Door Striker Bolts
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