Front Door: Adjustments

Door Adjustment - Front

NOTE: The ignition must be OFF if disconnecting the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle to the customer. Turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.

All alignments

1. Inspect the door hinges. Replace as necessary.

2. Remove the door latch striker plate.

Front door in and out, up and down alignment

3. Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-door fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment

4. Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Fender.

5. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

6. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.

All alignments

7. Adjust the door.

8. Tighten the door fasteners.
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-door bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

- Tighten the front door hinge-to-body bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment

9. Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Fender.

All alignments

10. Install and adjust the door striker as necessary. For additional information, refer to margins in Body Repairs .
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).