Rear Door Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Adjustment

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

All alignments

1.

Check the body to rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

2.

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

GFD69407

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Rear door in and out, up and down alignment

3.

Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

GFD69408

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Adjust door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

GFD69409

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment

5.

Remove the safety belt retractor and pretensioner. Refer to: Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster .

6.

Loosen the nut to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD69410

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

7.

Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD69411

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

8.

Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD69412

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

9.

Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

GFD69413

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All alignments

10.

Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD69407

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

11.

Check the body to rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

12.

Install any removed components as needed.