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Hinge Adjustment - Front

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch striker plates. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door frame. Adjusting the door latch striker plate affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.
NOTE: If the door will not align correctly, carry out an underbody misalignment check. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING .
NOTE: Check the rear door hinge adjustment before adjusting the front door hinge.
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels.
  1. Measure the clearances between the door and the body.
    Fig 1: Measuring Clearances Between Door And Body
    G04011775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Loosen the door latch striker bolt.
    Fig 2: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolt
    G03880122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  4. Mark the door hinge-to-body for reference.
    Fig 3: Marking Door Hinge-To-Body
    G03880123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
  6. Position the instrument panel harness electrical connectors and the insulator aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Harness Electrical Connectors
    G04011778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the lower hinge nut.
    Fig 5: Loosening Lower Hinge Nut
    G04011779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The stud is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
    Fig 6: Loosening Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts
    G03880126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Loosen the door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.
  9. Adjust the door as necessary.
  10. Tighten the hinge-to-body bolts.
    Fig 7: Tightening Hinge-To-Body Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03880127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the lower hinge-to-body nut.
    Fig 8: Tightening Lower Hinge-To-Body Nut - With Torque Specification
    G03880128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Confirm the correct clearance between the door and the body.
    Fig 9: Measuring Clearance
    G04011775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the insulator and the instrument panel harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Installing Instrument Panel Harness Electrical Connectors
    G04011778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
  15. Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  16. Adjust the door latch striker plate as necessary.
    Fig 11: Adjusting Door Latch Striker Plate
    G03880131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
    Fig 12: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03880132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.
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