Rear Door Alignment

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Inspection

Check the body to the rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: 5-door shown, 4-door similar.

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

All alignments

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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Rear door in and out, up and down alignment
Loosen the bolts 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 bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Remove the safety belt retractor and pretensioner. Refer to: Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner .
Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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Loosen the bolts and nut 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 bolts and the nut.
Torque: 1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) 2: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Install the safety belt retractor and pretensioner. Refer to: Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner .
All alignments
Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Check the body to the rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .