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Door Alignment - Rear, In and Out, SuperCab

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  1. NOTE: Left rear door shown, right rear door symmetrically opposite.

    Remove the upper door strikers.

    Fig 1: Locating Upper Door Striker Bolts
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  2. Remove the lower door strikers.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Door Strikers
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  3. Loosen the bolts only enough to allow for slight door movement.
    Fig 3: Locating Door Bolts
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  4. Close the doors and carefully adjust the rear door until flush with the adjacent panels. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .
    Fig 4: Adjusting Rear Door
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  5. Carefully open the doors and tighten the bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Locating Door Bolts
      G06779519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install and adjust the upper and lower strikers. For additional information, refer to STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .