Door Adjustment - Front

LH and RH side 

1. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
2. Mark the positions of the front door hinges to use as reference points.
Fig 1: Marking Front Door Hinge Positions
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3. Loosen the 3 front door hinge-to-body bolts.
Fig 2: Front Door Hinge-To-Body Bolt
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4. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
   1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
   2. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
Fig 3: A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel & Retainer
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RH side 

5. Position the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch bracket aside.
   1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   2. Position the bracket aside.
Fig 4: Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch Bracket & Bolts
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LH and RH side 

6. Loosen the lower door hinge bolt just enough to permit movement.
Fig 5: Lower Door Hinge Bolt
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7. Adjust the front door to specification.
Fig 6: Front Door Gap (With Specifications)
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8. Tighten the 4 front door hinge-to-body bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Front Door Hinge-To-Body Bolt
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RH side 

9. Install the IFS bracket.
   1. Position the bracket.
   2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Fig 8: Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

LH and RH side 

10. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
    1. Position the A-pillar lower trim panel.
    2. Install the pin-type retainers.
Fig 9: A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel & Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. Install the fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.