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Door Alignment - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All alignments 

  1. Remove the door latch striker plate.

    Rear door in and out, up and down alignment 

  2. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear door hinge-to-rear door fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

    Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  3. Position aside the B-pillar panel.
  4. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper rear door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
  5. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower rear door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

    All alignments 

  6. Adjust the door. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY REPAIRS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  7. Tighten the door fasteners.
    • Tighten the rear door hinge-to-rear door bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the rear door hinge-to-body bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  8. Install the B-pillar trim panel.

    All alignments 

  9. Install and adjust the door striker as necessary. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY REPAIRS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
    • Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
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