- Loosen the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts. This will allow adjustment of the door at the hinge pillar in the following directions:
| • | Up or down (a), 6.5 mm equal gap. |
| • | Fore or aft (b), 3.5 mm equal gap. |
| • | Up or down (c), 5 mm upwards. |
- Reposition the door as needed.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Position the door fore or aft at the hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:
| 3.2. | Reposition the door and tighten the bolts to
28 N-m (21 lb ft) |
- Verify the doors are flush to within 3.5 mm, with a flushing magnet located in the striker area below the beltline.
- If in or out adjustment is needed, loosen the door hinge to door retaining bolts.
- Align the front door to the front fender first, if needed.
- Position the door in or out. Perform the following steps as needed:
| 7.2. | Reposition the door and tighten the bolts to
28 N-m (21 lb ft). |
- Align the rear door to the front door and rear quarter, if needed.
- Position the door in or out. Perform the following steps as needed:
| 9.2. | Reposition the door and tighten the bolts to
28 N-m (21 lb ft). |
- Verify door header to door header at the center pillar is flush to within 3.5 mm. Adjust the door headers if necessary.
- Verify all door gaps are within specifications.
- Adjust the lock striker. Refer to
Door Lock Striker Adjustment.
