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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