Door Adjustment - Front

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.

Mark the position of the front door hinge to use as a reference point.

Fig 1: Locating Front Door Hinge Reference Point
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Loosen the 4 front door hinge-to-front door bolts just enough to permit movement of the door.
Adjust the front door alignment to the specifications.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Alignment Specifications
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Tighten the 4 front door hinge-to-front door bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).