Front Door: Adjustments

Door Adjustment

1. Adjust the doors to the following specifications:

* Front door to rear door gap: 4.0 mm +/- 1.0 mm (0.157 in +/- 0.039 in)
* Front and rear door header to roof gap: 6.0 mm +/- 1.5 mm (0.236 in +/- 0.059 in)
* Rear door to quarter panel gap: 4.0 mm +/- 1.0 mm (0.157 in +/- 0.039 in)
* Rear door to sail panel gap: 4.0 mm +/- 1.0 mm (0.157 in +/- 0.039 in)






Important: If the door hinge fasteners (1) are removed, the anchor plate will fall into the door causing a complete teardown to replace.


2. Loosen the hinge fasteners in order to adjust the door at the door hinge pillar in the following directions:

* Up or down
* In or out

3. Reposition the door as needed.




4. Adjust for a limited up or down movement at the body side hinge attachments.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Position the door fore or aft at the body hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:

1. Loosen the fasteners.
2. Reposition the door.
3. Tighten the fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).


6. Adjust the lock striker. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments) .