Doors: Adjustments
DOOR IN AND OUT-MINOR ADJUSTMENT1. Loosen the latch striker.
2. Tap the latch striker inward if the door character line is outboard of the body character line or tap the latch striker outward if the door character line is inboard of the body character line.
3. Inspect alignment. If correct, tighten striker with 71 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) torque.*
UP AND DOWN-MINOR ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the latch striker.
2. Tap the latch striker downward if the door character line is higher than the body character line or tap the latch striker upward if the door character line is lower than the body character line.
3. Inspect alignment. If correct, tighten striker with 71 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) torque. *
* The center line of the striker anti-snag tab must be horizontal (plus or minus 6 mm).
ALIGNMENT MAJOR-ADJUSTMENT
Door Hinge Shim Locations:
Adjustment for alignment of the door is made by installing shims between hinge plates and door face.
1. If not loosened, loosen the door hinge bolts.
2. Add or remove shims as necessary to obtain the best door fit.
3. Tighten door hinge bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) torque after adjustment is completed.
4. Apply general purpose sealant around the door hinges/door face mating area.
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
Door Latch Adjustment:
1. Remove the access hole plug from the latch face.
2. Insert a 5/32-inch wrench through the hole and into the latch release lever adjustment screw and loosen.
3. Press and release the outside door handle latch release button several times.
4. Release the button and tighten adjustment screw to 3 Nm (30 in-lbs) torque.
5. Test the release handle button and key lock cylinder for proper latch release.
6. Install the door waterdam and trim panel.