Door Adjustment

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IMPORTANT: Perform this procedure only when bolt-on replacement hinges are installed.

Remove the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - Door .
Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
Adjust the door at the door hinges in the following directions:
- Upward or downward
- Forward or rearward
- Inward or outward
Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).

Fig 1: Adjusting Gap Between Rocker Panel & Door
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Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).

Fig 2: Adjusting Gap Between Door & Roof Panel
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Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in).

Fig 3: Adjusting Gap Between Rear Of Door & Rear Pillar
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Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).

Fig 4: Adjusting Gap Between Door & Fender
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Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the hinge bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the hinge bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - Door .
Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch.
1. Loosen the door striker bolts.
2. Adjust the door striker.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the door striker bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Fig 5: Adjusting Door Striker
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