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In and Out Adjustments

    Note: By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.

  1. If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.

    2. Note: When adjusting either the manual or the power sliding door, loosen only one bolt at a time on the sliding door lower roller bracket and the sliding door center roller bracket. Failure to loosen one bolt at a time may result in a complete loss of sliding door alignment.

  2. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Garnish Molding Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1781033 Size: SH
  3. Remove the sliding door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  4. Loosen the 2 horizontal sliding door lower roller bracket bolts.
  5. Loosen the sliding door lower bracket bolts.
  6. Adjust the front edge of the sliding door in or out as needed.

    7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the loosened sliding door lower bracket bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    8. Object Number: 1480571 Size: SH
  8. Loosen the sliding door upper roller bracket (1) bolts.
  9. Adjust the upper door in or out and tighten the bolts, as sequenced, to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    10. Object Number: 319955 Size: SH
  10. Loosen the 2 screws on the rear door striker (2).
  11. Move the striker in and out in order to adjust the rear edge of the sliding door, as needed.
  12. Ensure the striker spacer plate (1) is in alignment with the striker plate (2) prior to securing the screws. Tighten the screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  13. Install the sliding door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  14. Install the plastic plugs on the lower front sliding door inner trim panel in order to cover the sliding door lower roller bracket bolts.
  15. Install the garnish molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Garnish Molding Replacement.

    16. Note: By installing the 15A fuse, the low current logic power will be restored to both the LH and RH PSDMs and the PSDs will be operational. However, both PSDMs will have to learn the full open and full closed positions of the PSD. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup.

  16. If equipped with a power sliding door, enable the PSD system by installing the PSD 15A fuse into the I/P fuse block.

Up and Down Adjustment Procedure

    Note: By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.

  1. If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the I/P fuse block.

    2. Object Number: 1480628 Size: SH

    Note: When adjusting either the manual or the power sliding door, loosen only one bolt at a time on the sliding door lower roller bracket and the sliding door center roller bracket. Failure to loosen one bolt at a time may result in a complete loss of sliding door alignment.

  2. Remove the lower front plastic plugs on the sliding door inner trim panel in order to access the sliding door lower roller bracket to door bolts.
  3. Remove the close-out panel on the center rear of the sliding door inner trim panel in order to access the sliding door center roller bracket bolts.
  4. Loosen the sliding door lower roller bracket bolt.
  5. Adjust the front edge of the sliding door up or down as needed.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the loosened sliding door lower roller bracket to door bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten in sequence, as shown, to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    7. Object Number: 1781033 Size: SH
  7. Loosen the sliding door center roller bracket bolt.
  8. Adjust the rear edge of the sliding door up or down as needed.
  9. Install the loosened sliding door center roller bracket bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    10. Object Number: 1480575 Size: SH
  10. Install the close-out panel on the center rear of sliding door inner trim panel in order to cover the sliding door center roller (1) bracket bolts.
  11. Install the plastic plugs on the lower front sliding door inner trim panel in order to cover the sliding door lower roller bracket bolts.

    12. Note: By installing the 15A fuse, the low current logic power will be restored to both the LH and RH PSDMs and the PSDs will be operational. However, both PSDMs will have to learn the full open and full closed positions of the PSD. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup.

  12. If equipped with a power sliding door, enable the PSD system by installing the PSD 15A fuse into the I/P fuse block.