Front Door: Adjustments

Front Side Door Adjustment

Removal Procedure


UP/Down or In/Out Adjustment





Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice .

1. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.
2. Loosen the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4). Do not remove the bolts all the way.
3. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the front door as needed.
4. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the front door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Tighten the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

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

2. Inspect the door for proper operation.
3. Remove the masking tape.



Removal Procedure


Fore/Aft Adjustment




1. Remove the front fender insulator to gain access to the upper and lower hinge bolts located in the hinge pillar. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement (Service and Repair) .

Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice .

2. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.
Loosen the upper body side hinge bolts (1, 2). Do not remove the bolts all the way.




3. Loosen the lower hinge bolts to the hinge pillar side.
4. Adjust the door for and aft by repositioning the door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Tighten the upper body side hinge bolts (1, 2).

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

2. Install the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Tighten the lower hinge bolts to the hinge pillar side.

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

4. Inspect the door for proper operation.
5. Remove the masking tape.