Sliding Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels. A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

Latch Striker:

1. Remove bolts and remove striker.
2. Check gaps and ridge pattern on door all the way around.

NOTE: It must be possible to move the guide wedge during the entire adjusting procedure. In order to close the door during adjustment move guide wedge if necessary.

3. Loosen guide wedge screws.

Gaps and Edge Adjustment

Adjust Center Roller Arm:

1. Loosen screw and adjust rear ridge pattern by lifting and lowering sliding door at center roller arm.
2. Tighten bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

Up/Down Adjust:

3. Loosen upper roller arm screws.
4. Loosen lower roller arm screws.
5. Adjust front ridge pattern by raising or lowering door.
6. Tighten upper and lower roller arm bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Loosen center roller bolt and adjust the front and rear gaps.
8. Check rear ridge pattern alignment and tighten bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

Flush Adjustment

In/Out Adjust:

1. Loosen upper roller arm screw.
2. Loosen lower roller arm screws.
3. Adjust front of door flushness by altering position of top and bottom roller arms.
4. Tighten upper and lower roller arm adjustment screws.
5. Install door striker and hand tighten the bolts.
6. Adjust door striker in and out to adjust rear door flushness.

Latch Striker:

7. Tighten striker bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

Sliding Door Stabilizer:

8. Loosen stabilizer closing wedge screws.
9. Close sliding door to adjust closing wedge.
10. Open door and tighten screws to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).

Door Stop Bumper Adjust
1. Loosen door stop bumper bolts.
2. Open sliding door and hold tight in end position.
3. Hold stop bumper tight against c-pillar and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).