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Door Adjustment

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Fig 1: View Of Door Hinge Bolts
GM508154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: If the door hinge bolts (1) are removed, the anchor plate will fall into the door causing a complete teardown to replace.
  1. Loosen the hinge fasteners in order to adjust the door at the door hinge pillar in the following directions:
    • Up or down
    • In or out
  2. Reposition the door as needed.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Door For Limited Up Or Down Movement
    GM334844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Adjust for a limited up or down movement at the body side hinge attachments.
    NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Position the door fore or aft at the body hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:
    1. Loosen the fasteners.
    2. Reposition the door.
    3. Tighten the fasteners.

      4. Tighten 

      Tighten the fasteners to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  5. Adjust the lock striker. Refer to DOOR LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
  6. If more adjustment is needed, remove the door.
  7. Remove the hinges from the pillar and the door.
  8. Ream the stud holes in the pillar side of the hinges in order to allow for more adjustment.
  9. Reinstall the hinges to the pillar and the door. Leave the nuts on the pillar side of the hinge loose.
  10. Align the door as needed.
  11. Position the door fore or aft at the body hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:
    1. Loosen the fasteners.
    2. Reposition the door.
    3. Tighten the fasteners.

      4. Tighten 

      Tighten the fasteners to 34 N.m (25 lb ft)

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