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Rear Door Alignment

Adjustment 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: LH displayed, 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.
    GFD196160Courtesy 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)

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

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  7. Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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  8. Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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  9. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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    All alignments 

  10. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  11. Check the body to rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
  12. Install any removed components as needed.