Fore/Aft Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front fender insulator in order to gain access to the body side hinge bolts. Refer to FENDER SOUND INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
Loosen the 13 mm body side upper and lower hinge bolts (1).
Do not remove the bolts (1).

Fig 1: Adjusting Door Fore And Aft

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Loosen one 10 mm cone adjuster body side hinge bolt (3).
Do not remove the bolt.
Loosen the TORX® body side upper and lower hinge bolts (2).
Do not remove the bolt.
Adjust the door fore and aft by repositioning the door as needed.
NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten the TORX® body side upper and lower hinge bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the TORX® head body side hinge bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Tighten the 10 mm cone adjuster body side hinge bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the cone adjuster body side hinge bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Tighten the 13 mm body side hinge bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the body side upper and lower hinge bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
Install the front fender insulator. Refer to FENDER SOUND INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.