Front and Rear Door Position Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
- Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
- Adjust at the hinges (A):
- Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then use the jack to support the door to prevent damage to the door while adjusting it.
- On the front door: Remove the front inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ) and front fender fairing (see FRONT FENDER FAIRING REPLACEMENT ). Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (D) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
- On the rear door: Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ) and remove the front seat belt and retractor (see FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ), and the plug seal from the body. Loosen the hinge mounting nuts (E) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
Front door
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Rear door
- If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts with the adjusting bolts (P/N 90102-SFA-305) made specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the door: Loosen the door mounting bolts (F) slightly, and move the door up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps, and in or out until it's flush with the body.
- Make sure that the door and body edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the rear of the doors flush with the body.
- Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts, and around the hinges.
- Check for water leaks (see step 7 on FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
- Test-drive and check for wind noise.
- Reinstall all remaining removed parts.