Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENTS

IN AND OUT - MINOR ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the latch striker.
2. Tap the latch striker inward if the door character line is outboard of the body character line or tap the latch striker outward if the door character line is inboard of the body character line.
3. Inspect alignment. If correct, tighten striker with 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.) torque.

UP AND DOWN - MINOR ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the latch striker.
2. Tap the latch striker downward if the door character line is higher than the body character line or tap the latch striker upward if the door character line is lower than the body character line.
3. Inspect alignment. If correct, tighten striker with 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.) torque.

ALIGNMENT - MAJOR ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 1:

Adjustment for alignment of the door is made by installing shims between hinge and door face (Fig. 1).

1. If not loosened, loosen the door hinge bolts.
2. Add or remove shims as necessary to obtain the best door fit.
3. Tighten door hinge bolts to 3 N.m (2 ft.lbs) torque after adjustment is completed.
4. Apply general purpose sealant around the door hinges/door face mating area.