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Door Adjustment - Front

    Fig 1: Adjusting Front Door
    GM892203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the door lock striker. Refer to Door Striker Replacement - Front Door .
  2. For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  3. For inboard or outboard adjustment, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the front door outer panel. Refer to Outer Door Panel Replacement Front - Bolt On  .
    2. Remove the front door sound insulator. Refer to Sound Insulator Replacement - Front Door  .
    3. Loosen the door to hinge nuts and adjust the door as necessary.
    4. Fig 2: Enlarging Holes To Obtain Proper Front Door Adjustment
    GM892205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If proper door adjustment cannot be obtained, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the front door. Refer to Door Replacement - Front  .
    2. Enlarge the outer 2 stud openings closest to the door panel with a drill bit to 13 mm (1/2 in).
    3. Apply primer to the bare metal areas where holes were drilled.
    4. Install the front door. Refer to Door Replacement - Front  .
  5. Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.
    6. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hinge fasteners to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  7. Install the front door sound insulator. Refer to Sound Insulator Replacement - Front Door .
  8. Install the front door outer panel. Refer to Outer Door Panel Replacement Front - Bolt On .
  9. Install the striker to the approximate proper position.
  10. Adjust the door striker. Refer to Door Striker Adjustment - Front Door .
  11. Inspect the door weatherstrips for proper fit.
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