Front Door: Adjustment

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Using the ST, loosen the body-side bolts of the upper and lower hinges to align the position for vertical and horizontal direction of the front door panel.
Preparation tool: WRENCH (925610000)

Fig 1: Loosening Body-Side Bolts Using ST
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Loosen the screw (A), and tap the striker (B) using a plastic hammer to adjust the gap between rear end surface of front door panel and front end surface of rear door.
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench. Welding area on the striker nut plate is easily broken.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Tap Striker
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