Door Alignment - 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.

Position the rear door primary weatherstrip seal aside.
Mark the position of the rear door hinge to use as a reference.

Fig 1: Marking Rear Door Hinge Positions

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Loosen the rear door hinge-to-door bolts.

Fig 2: Rear Door Hinge-To-Door Bolts

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Adjust the rear door primary weatherstrip seal gap to specification.

Fig 3: Rear Door Primary Weatherstrip Seal Gap (With Specifications)

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

Fig 4: Rear Door Hinge-To-Door Bolts

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Install the primary weatherstrip seal.
If necessary, adjust the door striker. For additional information, refer to Striker Adjustment .