Door Adjustment

Perform this procedure only when bolt-on replacement hinges are installed.

1. Remove the door striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - Door .
2. Loosen the door hinge to the body side pillar bolts.
3. Adjust the door at the door hinges in the following directions:
   • Upward or downward
   • Forward or rearward
   • Inward or outward
Fig 1: Locating Gap Between Rocker Panel & The Door
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4. Adjust the gap between the rocker panel and the door to 4.0-8.0 mm (0.16-0.31 in).
Fig 2: Locating Gap Between Door & Roof Panel
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5. Adjust the gap between the door and the roof panel to 3.0-9.0 mm (0.12-0.35 in).
Fig 3: Locating Gap Between Rear Of Door & Rear Pillar
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6. Adjust the gap between the rear of the door and the rear pillar to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in).
Fig 4: Locating Gap Between Door & Fender
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7. Adjust the gap between the door and the fender to 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
Fig 5: View Of Door Surfaces
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8. Adjust the door surfaces so that the door surfaces are flush with the other panels to 1.0 mm (0.04 in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
9. Tighten the hinge bolts.

   Tighten:  Tighten the hinge bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

10. Adjust the door striker, if necessary, in order to properly engage the door latch.
    1. Loosen the door striker bolts.
    2. Adjust the door striker.

       Tighten:  Tighten the door striker bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).