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Front Door: Adjustments



Door, Installing And Adjusting (Up To 12.95)

- Install hex bolts - 2 - into upper/lower door hinges.
- Adjust door by moving hinges in oversized holes.







- Door is correctly adjusted if, when closed, has uniform gap all around opening, is not sunken, does not protrude, matches contour - arrow -.







- Tighten hex bolts - 2 -. After installation of bolt, tighten nut - 1 -.

Tightening torques:
Nut - 1 - = 6.5 Nm (57 in.lb)
Hex bolt - 2- = 55 Nm (41 ft lb)

Striker, adjusting







- After Phillips screws - 1 - are loosened, striker - 2 - can be moved horizontally and vertically - arrows -.

Tightening torque:
Phillips screws - 1 - = 19 Nm (14 ft lb)







- Adjust striker - 1 - so recess on door lock turn clip is concentric - arrows -to striker (door must not be raised or pressed down). Door must not move when closed.