Rear Door Alignment

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Inspection

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

Adjustment

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

All alignments

Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

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Rear 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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Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment
Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Refer to: Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner .
Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.

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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 rear door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
Install the removed components.