Front Door Alignment

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Inspection

Check the body to the front door 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. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the instrument finish panel.

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On passenger side: Position the front door weatherstrip aside, remove the push-pins, the scuff plate and the lower cowl trim panel.

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On driver side:
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect and position the electrical connector aside.
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Remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag .
On driver side: Loosen the nuts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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On passenger side: Release the retaining tabs and remove the glove compartment.

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On passenger side: Loosen the nuts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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1. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
2. If equipped. Loosen the nut. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
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Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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1. Tighten the bolts.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. If equipped. Tighten the nut.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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On driver side: Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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On passenger side: Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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All alignments
Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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