Door Alignment - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All Alignments

NOTE: LH door shown, RH door similar.

NOTE: Make sure the front door is within specifications before making adjustments to the front door. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .

Remove the door latch striker plate.
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
Mark the position of the front door hinges to use as a reference point.
Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-front door fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Loosen, but do not remove, the upper front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
Loosen the front door upper hinge-to-body locator pin nut just enough to permit movement.

Fig 1: Locating Front Door Upper Hinge-To-Body Locator Pin Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen, but do not remove, the lower front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Front Door Hinge-To-Body Fasteners
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All alignments
Adjust the door. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .
Tighten the door fasteners.
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-body locator pin nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door fasteners to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-body fasteners to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Install and adjust the door striker as necessary. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .
- Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .