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Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
b. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

c. Adjust the door's position.






1. Using SST, loosen the body's hinge bolts and adjust the door's position.

SST 09812-00010

2. Tighten the body's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)






3. Loosen the door's hinge bolts and adjust the door's position.
4. Tighten the door's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)

d. Adjust the striker's position.






1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the door lock striker cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.