Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

Check front door to body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

All alignments

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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Front door in and out, up and down alignment
Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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Adjust door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
On driver side. Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat .
On driver side. Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .
On driver side. Remove the trim panel.

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On passenger side. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the instrument finish panel.

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On passenger side. Remove the retainers and the insulation panel.

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On passenger side. Open the glove compartment.

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On passenger side. Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the glove compartment.

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NOTE: Instrument panel removed for clarity.

NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Loosen the nut to permit movement of the door.

Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Remove the fender baffle.

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NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.

Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.

Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Adjust door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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All alignments
Install the striker assembly.
Torque

: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Check body to front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
Install the removed components.