Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the clearance around the front door panel as follows.







NOTE: Common to sedan and OUTBACK models


1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of front door panel.

Preparation tool:
ST: WRENCH (925610000)







1. Using ST, loosen the body side bolts of the upper and lower hinges.
2. Adjust the vertical and horizontal clearance of front door panel.

2. Adjust the surface level gap between front door panel and rear door.

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench. Welding area on the striker nut plate is easily broken.







1. Loosen the screws (A).
2. Tap the striker (B) using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between rear end of front door panel and front end of rear door panel.