Front Door Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Isuzu Rodeo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

Align the door fitting to the body.
- Check the fender and front door (3)
  1. Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
  2. Height (step): Flush
- Check the front door and rear door (2).
  1. Clearance: 6.0 mm (0.23 in)
  2. Height (step): Flush
- Check the rear door and body (1) (4).
  1. Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
  2. Height (step): Flush
  Adjust clearance with door hinges.
  
  Adjust height (step) by tapping on the fender lightly with a rubber hammer.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Rear Door & Body
  Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Tighten the door hinge bolts to the specified torque.
1. Torque: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
Apply chassis grease to the door check arm pin and the door hinge moving surface.