Front Door: Adjustments

Door Adjustment - Front

Removal Procedure


UP/Down or In/Out Adjustment




1. Loosen the two 13 mm front door side hinge bolts. Do not remove the bolts.
2. Adjust the front door up or down by repositioning the front door as needed.
3. Adjust the front door in or out by repositioning the front door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Tighten the two 13 mm front door side hinge bolts.

Tighten the front door side bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation.



Removal Procedure


Fore/Aft Adjustment




1. Remove the front fender insulator in order to gain access to the body side hinge bolts. Refer to inFender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front (Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front) in Body Front End.
2. Loosen the 2 13 mm body side hinge bolts (2). Do not remove the bolts .
3. Loosen one 10 mm cone adjuster body side hinge bolt (3). Do not remove the bolt.
4. Loosen one TORX(R) body side hinge bolt (1). Do not remove the bolt.
5. Adjust the door for and aft by repositioning the door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Tighten 1 TORX(R) body side hinge bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt TORX(R) head body side hinge to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

2. Tighten one 10 mm cone adjuster body side hinge bolt (3).

Tighten the cone adjuster body side hinge bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Tighten two 13 mm body side hinge bolts (2).

Tighten the body side hinge bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Install the front fender insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front (Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front) in Body Front End.