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DOOR


DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment










Check the clearance and surface height between door and each part by seeing and touching.
If the clearance and surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.






1. Remove front fender. Coupe.
2. Loosen door hinge mounting nuts on door side.
3. Adjust the surface height of door according to the fitting standard dimension.
4. Temporarily tighten door hinge mounting nuts on door side.
5. Loosen door hinge mounting bolts on body side.
6. Raise front at rear end to adjust clearance of the door according to the fitting standard dimension.
7. Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check door open/close, and lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of door hinge mounting bolts and nuts.
8. Install front fender. Coupe.

DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust door striker so that it becomes parallel with door lock insertion direction.