Section 64 (Doors - Rear): Door: Adjustments: Up/Down
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to b-pillar fasteners at both hinges. Then move the door to the correct position.
- Remove the latch striker. (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/LATCH STRIKER-REMOVAL )
- Support door on a suitable lifting device.
- Loosen hinge to to b-pillar fasteners at both hinges. (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/DOOR-REMOVAL )
- Move the door to the correct up/down position. (Refer to SPECIFICATIONS -- GAP AND FLUSH )
- Tighten the hinge to b-pillar fasteners to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.). (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/DOOR-INSTALLATION )
- Install the latch striker. (Refer to BODY/DOORS-REAR/LATCH STRIKER-INSTALLATION )