Rear Door Alignment

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Check 

1. On both sides, Check the rear door-to-body dimensions.
   1. Dimension: 0.2756 ±0.0591 in (7 ±1.5 mm)
   2. Dimension: 0.0591 ±0.0551 in (1.5 ±1.4 mm)
   3. Dimension: 0.1575 ±0.0787 in (4 ±2 mm)
   4. Dimension: 0.0787 ±0.0591 in (2 ±1.5 mm)
   5. Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575 in (6 ±4 mm)
   6. Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575 in (6 ±4 mm)

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Adjustment 

1. On both sides. Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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2. Loosen the lower striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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3. Loosen the upper striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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4. Adjust the door to specification.

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5. Tighten the lower striker assembly bolts.

   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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6. Tighten the upper striker assembly bolts.

   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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7. On both sides. Tighten the door bolts.

   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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8. Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.

Check 

1. On both sides, check the body-to-rear door dimensions.
   1. Dimension: 0.2756 ±0.0591 in (7 ±1.5 mm)
   2. Dimension: 0.0591 ±0.0551 in (1.5 ±1.4 mm)
   3. Dimension: 0.1575 ±0.0787 in (4 ±2 mm)
   4. Dimension: 0.0787 ±0.0591 in (2 ±1.5 mm)
   5. Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575 in (6 ±4 mm)
   6. Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575 in (6 ±4 mm)

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Adjustment 

1. Loosen the lower striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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2. Loosen the upper striker assembly bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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3. Adjust the door to specification.

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4. Tighten the lower striker assembly bolts.

   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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5. Tighten the upper striker assembly bolts.

   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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