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Front Door: Adjustment

  1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

    Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.

    Fig 1: Adjusting Door Hinges Using SST
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    SST 09812-00010

    1. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
  2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 
    Fig 2: Adjusting Door In Forward/Rearward & Vertical Directions
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    Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust.

    NOTE: Substitute the standard bolt for the centering bolt (See ADJUSTMENT )
    1. Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
  3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER 
    1. Check that the door fits and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
    2. Loosen the striker mounting screws to adjust.
      1. Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 
    3. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Striker Using A Plastic Hammer
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