Door Adjustment - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM article.
Mark the positions of the rear door hinges to use as reference points.

Fig 1: Marking Rear Door Hinge Positions

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the 2 exterior rear door hinge-to-body bolts.

Fig 2: Exterior Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the 2 interior rear door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 3: Interior Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Adjust the rear door to specification.

Fig 4: Rear Door Gap (With Specifications)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tighten the 4 rear hinge-to-door bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Exterior Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Check the front door adjustments. For additional information, refer to Door Adjustment - Front or Door Alignment - Front .
Install the front seat safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM article.