Front Door Alignment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Inspection 

1. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions.

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   Adjustment 

   NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
   NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   All alignments 

2. Open the door.

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3. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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   Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

4. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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5. Adjust door to specification. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME .

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6. Tighten the bolts.

   Torque : 48 Nm

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   Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

7. On driver side. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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8. On driver side. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel end cap.

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9. On driver side. 1. Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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10. On passenger side. Position the front door weatherstrip aside, release the clips and remove the instrument finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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11. On passenger side. Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel end cap.

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12. On passenger side.
    1. Release the stop and fully lower the glove compartment.
    2. Remove the glove compartment check strap.

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13. On passenger side. Lift the glove compartment off the hinges remove.

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14. NOTE: Driver side shown, passenger side similar.
    • Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
    • Loosen the nut and washer to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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15. Carefully close the door.

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16. Adjust the door as required.

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17. Carefully open the door.

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18. 1. Tighten the fastener.

       Torque : 30 Nm

    2. Tighten the fasteners.

       Torque : 30 Nm

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    All alignments 

19. Install the striker assembly.

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

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21. Tighten the fasteners.

    Torque : 25 Nm

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22. Inspect the body-to-front door dimensions.

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