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For 1990-2009 cars only

Up/Down Adjustment Procedure

Important: Loosen 1 set of the door hinge bolts at a time and move the door hinge not the door. Be sure to re-tighten the door hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other door hinge.


    Object Number: 63776  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the upper door hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  2. Reposition the door hinge up to raise or down to lower the door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten the upper door hinge bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Loosen the lower door hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  7. Reposition the door hinge.
  8. Tighten the lower door hinge bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Repeat the procedure for additional adjustment, if necessary.

In/Out Adjustment Procedure

Important: Loosen 1 set of door hinge bolts at a time and move the door hinge not the door be sure to retighten the door hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other door hinge.


    Object Number: 63779  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the upper door hinge to door bolts.
  2. Reposition the door hinge outward to adjust the door inward or inward to adjust the door outward.
  3. Tighten the upper door hinge to door bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Loosen the lower door hinge to door bolts.
  6. Reposition the door hinge.
  7. Tighten the lower door hinge to door bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Repeat procedure for additional adjustment, if necessary.