Hinge Adjustment - Front

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5	ESB-M1C39-B

NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch striker plates. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door frame. Adjusting the door latch striker plate affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.

NOTE: If the door will not align correctly, carry out an underbody misalignment check. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .

NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and the surrounding panels.

NOTE: Check the rear door hinge adjustment before adjusting the front door hinge.

Remove the rear portion of the front splash shield.
- Remove the pin-type retainers.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Portion Of Front Splash Shield
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Remove the seal.

Fig 2: Removing Seal
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Mark the position of the front door hinges to use as a reference point.

Fig 3: Marking Position Of Front Door Hinges To Use As Reference Point
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Loosen the front door hinge-to-body bolts.

Fig 4: Loosening Front Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts
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Adjust the front door alignment to the specifications.

Fig 5: Adjusting Front Door Alignment To Specifications
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Tighten the front door hinge-to-body bolts.

Fig 6: Tightening Front Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts
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Install the seal.

Fig 7: Installing Seal
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Install the rear portion of the splash shield.
- Install the pin-type retainers.
Fig 8: Installing Rear Portion Of Splash Shield
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