Door Position Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
Adjust at the hinges (A):
- Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then use the jack to support the door to prevent damage to the door while adjusting it.
- On the front door: Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (D) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
- On the rear door: Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
Front door

Fig 1: Hinge Mounting Bolts And Shop Towels (Front Door) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rear door

Fig 2: Hinge Mounting Bolts And Shop Towels (Rear Door) With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts with the adjusting bolts made specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the door: Loosen the door mounting bolts (F) slightly, and move the door up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps, and move it in or out until it's flush with the body.
NOTE: Refer to the Parts Catalog if you need to use the adjusting bolts.
Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the rear of the doors flush with the body.

Fig 3: Adjusting Door Cushions
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts, and around the hinges.
Check for water leaks (see step 8 ).