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Front Door: Adjustments

Front and Rear Door Position Adjustment

NOTE: Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.




2. Adjust at the door (A):
- Loosen the door mounting bolts (B) slightly, and move the door up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps, and in or out until it's flush with the body.
- Place a shop towel (C) on the jack (D) to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.

3. If necessary, replace the hinge mounting bolts (E) with the adjusting bolts (P/N 90101-SZ3-000) made specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the hinges (F):
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E, G) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.




4. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the rear of the doors flush with the body.




5. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.
6. Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts, and around the hinges.
7. Check for water leaks.
8. Test-drive and check for wind noise.