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Door - Front: Door: Adjustments

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NOTE:

It is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door.

  • Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
  • A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

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  1. When adjustment is carried out after having removed the door, tighten the hinge bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Remove the striker. Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, REMOVAL  .
  3. If necessary, provisionally tighten the bolts (1) securing the hinges to the door and body.
  4. Remove the check strap bolt (2a) and close the door temporarily to return the link (2b).
    NOTE:

    Initially adjust the door within the door housing. To do this, the bolts securing the hinges to the body must be loosened.

  5. For the upper hinges remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to CARRIER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL  .
  6. For the lower hinges remove the cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, REMOVAL  .
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  7. Loosen the bolts (1a) securing the hinges (1b) to the body.
  8. Adjust the door position by means of the slotted bolt holes until it is correctly aligned in the door housing.
    NOTE:

    It is advisable to work on one hinge at a time. The arrows (2) indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

  9. After adjustment, tighten the bolts (3) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  10. If removed, fit the rubber plug (1) for the lower hinge.
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  11. If removed, fit the protection (1) for the upper hinge.
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  12. For the upper hinges install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to CARRIER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, INSTALLATION  .
  13. For the lower hinges install the cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, INSTALLATION  .
    NOTE:

    If necessary, adjust the alignment of the door with the fender and the rear door, working as follows.

  14. Open the door.
  15. Loosen the bolts (1a) securing the hinges (1b) to the door.
  16. Adjust the door position by means of the slotted screw holes until it is correctly aligned with the fender and rear door.
    NOTE:

    It is advisable to work on one hinge at a time. The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

  17. After adjustment, tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  18. Install the striker. Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, INSTALLATION  .
  19. If necessary, touch up the paint in the half hinge area.
  20. Check that the striker and the door lock are correctly matched and that the alignment is correct with the door closed.
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