Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions. Refer to the appropriate Body Repairs service information.
Adjustment

All alignments
Open the door.

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Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Torque : 25 Nm

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Front 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 the appropriate Body Repairs service information.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque : 48 Nm

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Carefully close the door.

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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to the appropriate Body Repairs service information.

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Carefully open the door.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque : 30 Nm

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All alignments
Install the striker assembly.
Torque : 25 Nm

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Inspect the body-to-front door dimensions. Refer to the appropriate Body Repairs service information.

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