Door Adjustment - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Mark the positions of the rear door hinges to use as reference points.
Loosen the 2 lower interior rear door hinge-to-body nuts just enough to permit movement.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Interior Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Nuts

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Loosen the 2 upper interior rear door hinge-to-body bolts just enough to permit movement.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Interior Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Bolts

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Loosen the exterior upper rear door hinge locator pin nut just enough to permit movement.

Fig 3: Locating Exterior Upper Rear Door Hinge Locator Pin Nut

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Adjust the rear door to specifications. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .
Tighten the interior upper rear door hinge-to-body nuts in the order shown.
- Tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Interior Upper Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Nuts

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Tighten the exterior upper rear door hinge-to-body nut.
- Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Exterior Upper Rear Door Hinge-To-Body Nut

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Check the front door adjustments. For additional information, refer to Door Adjustment - Front .
Install the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .