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All alignments

  1. Open the door.
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  2. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
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    Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

  3. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
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  4. Adjust door to specification. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME .
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  5. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb. Ft (48 Nm)

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    Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  6. On driver side. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  7. On driver side. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap.
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  8. On driver side.1. Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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  9. On passenger side. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the instrument finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  10. On passenger side. Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel end cap.
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  11. On passenger side.

    1. Release the stop and fully lower the glove compartment.
    2. Remove the glove compartment check strap.

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  12. On passenger side. Lift the glove compartment off the hinges remove.
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  13. NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

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

    • Loosen the nut and washer to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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  14. Carefully close the door.
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  15. Adjust the door as required.
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  16. Carefully open the door.
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    1. Tighten the fastener.

      Torque

      : 22 lb. Ft (30 Nm)

    2. Tighten the fasteners.

      Torque

      : 22 lb. Ft (30 Nm)

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    All alignments 

  17. Install the striker assembly.
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  18. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
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  19. Tighten the fasteners.

    Torque

    : 18 lb. Ft (25 Nm)

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  20. Inspect the body-to-front door dimensions.
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