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Front Door: Adjustments



Front Side Door Adjustment

Up/Down or In/Out Adjustment


Important: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.





1. Loosen the bolts on the door side upper and lower hinges. Do not remove the bolts.
2. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the door as needed.
3. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the door as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Tighten the door side upper and lower hinge bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




Fore/Aft Adjustment





1. Remove the front fender insulator in order to gain access to the body side hinge bolts.
2. Adjust the door fore and aft by repositioning the door as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Tighten the body side upper and lower hinge bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Install the front fender insulator.