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Front Door: Adjustments

UP/DOWN OR IN/OUT ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the bolts.




1. Loosen the door side hinge bolts.
2. Adjust the door up or down and in and out as required.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Tighten the door side hinge bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the door side hinge bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the front fender insulator.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the bolts.

2. Loosen the body side hinge bolts (1).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the cone adjuster bolt.

3. Loosen the body side hinge cone adjuster bolt (3).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the torx(TM) bolt (2).

4. Loosen the torx(TM) body side hinge bolt.
5. Adjust the door fore and aft as required.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Tighten the torx(TM) head body side hinge bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the torx(TM) head body side hinge bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Tighten the cone adjuster side hinge bolt (3).

Tighten
Tighten the cone adjuster side hinge bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

8. Tighten the body side hinge bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the body side hinge bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

9. Install the front fender insulator.