Door Adjustment - Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the door striker. Refer to Door Striker Replacement - Rear Door .
- For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
- Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.
- Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.
Tighten: Tighten the hinge fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the striker to the approximate proper position.
- Adjust the door striker. Refer to Door Striker Adjustment - Rear Door .
- Inspect the door weatherstrips for proper fit.
CAUTION:
In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.