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Hinge Adjustment - Sliding, Front Lower

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  1. Support the sliding body side door.
  2. Remove the sliding lower latch trim cover.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the sliding door lower latch trim cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Sliding Lower Latch Trim Cover
      G03890661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the lower hinge reinforcement bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Hinge Reinforcement Bolts
    G03890662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Move the body side door lower roller forward or rearward to obtain a snug fit.
  5. Using a plastic hammer, adjust the body side door lower roller to adjust the up or down position of the sliding body side door.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Up Or Down Position Of Sliding Body Side Door
    G03890663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tighten the body side door lower roller hinge bolts.
    Fig 4: Tightening Body Side Door Lower Roller Hinge Bolts
    G03890664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the sliding lower latch trim cover.
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