Front Door Alignment

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Adjustment

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

NOTE: LH side shown below, RH side similar.

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 as required.

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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 as required.

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Carefully open the door.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 1.: 30 Nm 2.: 10 Nm

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All alignments
Install the striker assembly.
Torque: 25 Nm

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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly.Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 25 Nm

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Inspect the body-to-front door alignment.

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