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Up/Down Adjustment Procedure

Important: Loosen one set of hinge bolts at a time and move the hinge not the door. Be sure to re-tighten the hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other hinge.


    Object Number: 63776  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the upper hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  2. Reposition the hinge up to raise or down to lower the door.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Tighten the upper hinge bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb in).

  6. Loosen the lower hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  7. Reposition the hinge.
  8. Tighten the lower hinge bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb in).

  10. Repeat the procedure for additional adjustment if necessary.

In/Out Adjustment Procedure

Important: Loosen one set of hinge bolts at a time and move the hinge not the door be sure to retighten the hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other hinge.


    Object Number: 63779  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the upper hinge to door bolts.
  2. Reposition the hinge outward to adjust the door inward or inward to adjust the door outward.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Tighten the upper hinge to door bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb in).

  6. Loosen the lower hinge to door bolts.
  7. Reposition the hinge.
  8. Tighten the lower hinge to door bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb in).

  10. Repeat procedure for additional adjustment if necessary.