Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: For four door vehicles, it is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door. Adjustments
- Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
- During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments can be made using the upper bolts to hold the door with final torque of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.
- A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

FORE/AFT





NOTE: Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Loosen the upper (2) and lower (4) hinge to hinge pillar fasteners. Front Door Hinge - Removal
3. Adjust the door to the correct position.
4. Tighten the upper most hinge bolt (1) to hinge pillar to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the lower most hinge bolt (4) to hinge pillar to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the remaining hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

UP/DOWN





NOTE: Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening either the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners or the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Loosen the latch striker bolts (2). Door Latch Striker - Removal





3. If necessary, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners (2) and (4). Front Door Hinge - Removal





4. If necessary, Loosen the hinge to door fasteners (1). Front Door - Removal
5. Adjust the door to the correct position.
6. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 13 Nm (9.5 ft. lbs.).





7. Tighten the upper most hinge bolt (1) to hinge pillar to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
8. Tighten the lower most hinge bolt (4) to hinge pillar to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
9. Tighten the remaining hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





10. Tighten the latch striker bolts (2) 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.). Door Latch Striker - Installation

IN/OUT





NOTE: In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
2. Loosen the latch striker bolts (2). Door Latch Striker - Removal





3. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners (1). Front Door - Removal
4. Adjust the door to the correct position.
5. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 13 Nm (9.5 ft. lbs.).





6. Tighten the latch striker bolts (2) to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.). Door Latch Striker - Installation