Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or fixed body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
- During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments can be made using the upper bolts to hold the door with final torque of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.
- A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.


FORE/AFT

NOTE: Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.





1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Remove the three screws (5) and remove the door hinge cover (6).
3. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners. Front Door Hinge - Removal
4. Adjust the door to the correct position.
5. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the door hinge cover and install the three screws to the fender.

UP/DOWN

NOTE: Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening either the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners or the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.





1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Remove the three screws (5) and remove the door hinge cover (6).
3. Remove the latch striker. Removal
4. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners Front Door - Removal or loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners Front Door Hinge - Removal.
5. Adjust the door to the correct position.
6. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners or the door to hinges fasteners to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the latch striker. Installation
8. Install the door hinge cover and install the three screws to the fender.

IN/OUT

NOTE: In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.





1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Remove the three screws (5) and remove the door hinge cover (6).
3. Remove the latch striker. Removal
4. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners. Front Door - Removal
5. Adjust the door to the correct position.
6. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the latch striker. Installation
8. Install the door hinge cover and install the three screws to the fender.