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Doors: Adjustments




1. Loosen the 4 bolts on the hinges (1,3) in order to adjust the door at the door hinge pillar (4) in the following directions:
^ Up or down
^ In or out
2. Reposition the door as needed.
3. Adjust for a limited up or down movement at the body side hinge attachments.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Position the door fore or aft at the body hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:
4.1. Loosen the bolts.
4.2. Reposition the door.
4.3. Tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

4.4. Check the door adjustment after the bolts are tightened to the specified torque.
5. Adjust the door lock striker. Refer to Lock Striker Adjustment - Doors.