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Hinge Adjustment - In and Out, Rear Door, SuperCab

NOTE: Before performing the hinge adjustment, refer to DOOR PRE-ADJUSTMENT INSPECTION .
    NOTE: The left rear door is shown, the right rear door is symmetrically opposite.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Door Strikers
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    Fig 2: Removing Lower Door Strikers
    G02773534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the upper and lower door strikers.
  2. Loosen the bolts only enough to allow for slight door movement.
    Fig 3: Loosening Bolts
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  3. Close the doors and carefully adjust the rear door until flush with the adjacent panels.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Rear Door
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  4. Carefully open the doors and tighten the bolts.
    Fig 5: Tightening Bolts
    G02773537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install and adjust the upper and lower strikers; refer to STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .