GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Door Adjustment

    Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  1. Remove the door striker. Refer to Rear Side Door Lock Striker Replacement .
  2. For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  3. Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the striker to the approximate proper position.
  6. Adjust the door striker. Refer to Rear Side Door Lock Striker Adjustment .
  7. Inspect the door weatherstrips for proper fit.