Tools Required

See Special Tools and Equipment .

Adjustment Procedure

1. Using the J 29843-9  removing the striker bolt. See Special Tools and Equipment .
2. Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Door
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Adjust the door at the hinges in the following directions:
   • Upward or downward
   • Forward or rearward
4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door.
5. Adjust the gap between the door glass and the roof panel to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
6. Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-7.0 mm (0.12-0.28 in).
7. Adjust the door so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels within 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
8. Tighten the hinge bolts.

   Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

9. Install the door striker bolt.

   Adjust the bolt in order to properly engage the door lock.

   Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).