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Front Door Hinge: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

Door strike





1. Check that the door can be closed easily and that there is no play. If there is a problem, loosen the striker installation screws and adjust the door by moving the door lock strike vertically or horizontally.
2. Check the rear alignment between the door and the body. If there is a problem, adjust the door by moving the door strike horizontally.





Tightening torque:
13-20 if-lb (1-27 N.m)


Door hinges





1. Open the door, it there is play in the hinges, tighten the door hinge installation bolts (arrows).
2. To adjust the door to body alignment, loosen the door hinge installation bolts and make the adjustment.

Tightening torque:
13-21 ft-lb (17.64-29.4 N.m)