Front Door: Adjustments

Front Side Door Adjustment (Bolt On)




1. Note the original position of the door lock striker.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the striker and the striker shim if present.
4. For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
5. For inboard or outboard adjustment, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the front door outer panel.
2. Remove the front door insulator. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator (Front Side Door Insulator).
3. Loosen the door to hinge nuts and adjust the door as necessary.




6. If sufficient door adjustment cannot be obtained, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the front door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement (Bolt On) (Front Side Door Replacement (Bolt On)).
2. Enlarge the outer 2 stud openings closest to the door panel with a drill bit to 13 mm (1/2 in).
3. Apply pinch weld primer to the bare metal areas where holes were drilled.
4. Install the front door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement (Bolt On) (Front Side Door Replacement (Bolt On)).

7. Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

8. Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.

Tighten the hinge fasteners to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

9. Install the striker to the approximate proper position. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Striker Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Adjust the door striker. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments).

Tighten the door striker fasteners to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

11. Check the seals for proper engagement.