Rear Door Alignment

Check 

• 1.
  
  On both sides, Check the rear door-to-body dimensions.

  • 1.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2756±0.0591in (7±1.5mm)

  • 2.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0591±0.0551in (1.5±1.4mm)

  • 3.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.1575±0.0787in (4±2mm)

  • 4.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0787±0.0591in (2±1.5mm)

  • 5.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

  • 6.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

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Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  On both sides. Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 2.
  
  Loosen the lower striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 3.
  
  Loosen the upper striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 4.
  
  Adjust the door to specification.

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• 5.
  
  Tighten the lower striker assembly bolts.

  Torque

  : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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• 6.
  
  Tighten the upper striker assembly bolts.

  Torque

  : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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• 7.
  
  On both sides. Tighten the door bolts.

  Torque

  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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• 8.
  
  Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.

Check 

• 1.
  
  On both sides, check the body-to-rear door dimensions.

  • 1.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2756±0.0591in (7±1.5mm)

  • 2.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0591±0.0551in (1.5±1.4mm)

  • 3.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.1575±0.0787in (4±2mm)

  • 4.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0787±0.0591in (2±1.5mm)

  • 5.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

  • 6.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

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Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  Loosen the lower striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 2.
  
  Loosen the upper striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 3.
  
  Adjust the door to specification.

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• 4.
  
  Tighten the lower striker assembly bolts.

  Torque

  : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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• 5.
  
  Tighten the upper striker assembly bolts.

  Torque

  : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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