Rear Door Alignment

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Inspection 

1. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.

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   Adjustment 

   All alignments 

2. Open the rear door.

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3. Remove the fasteners and striker assembly.

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   Rear door in and out, up and down alignment 

4. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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5. Adjust the door as required.

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6. Tighten the fasteners.

   Torque : 48 Nm

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   Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

7. Open the front door.

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8. Remove the B-pillar trim panel Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel
9. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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10. Carefully close the rear door.

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11. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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12. Carefully close the door.

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13. Adjust the door as required.

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14. Carefully open the front door.

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15. Carefully open the rear door.

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16. Tighten the fasteners.

    Torque : 30 Nm

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17. Tighten the fastener.

    Torque : 30 Nm

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    All alignments 

18. Install the striker assembly.

    Torque : 25 Nm

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19. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.

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20. Install the removed components.