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: Rocker Panel & Door Gap

GM404588

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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: Door & Roof Gap

GM404584

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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: Rear Of Door & Rear Pillar Gap

GM404582

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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: Door & Fender Gap

GM404580

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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).

Fig 5: Door Surfaces To Other Panels Gap

GM404577

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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).