Up/Down Adjustment Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Loosen one set of hinge bolts at a time and move the hinge not the door. Be sure to re-tighten the hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other hinge.

Fig 1: View Of Hinge Bolt Mounting Locations

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Loosen the upper hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
Reposition the hinge up to raise or down to lower the door.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the upper hinge bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).
Loosen the lower hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
Reposition the hinge.
Tighten the lower hinge bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).
Repeat the procedure for additional adjustment if necessary.