Door Alignment - Front

General Procedure 

1. 1.
   
   Remove the door latch striker.

1. 2.
   
   To adjust the door for in and out or up and down alignment:
   • Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-front door bolts enough to allow door alignment.

1. 3.
   
   To adjust the door or front-to-back or tilt alignment:
   • Remove the front fender. REFER to Front End Body Panels .
   • Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-body bolts enough to allow door alignment.

1. 4.
   
   Adjust the door to specification. REFER to Body Repairs , Component Description.

1. 5.
   
   Tighten the door fasteners.
   • Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the front door hinge-to-body bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

1. 6.
   
   Install and adjust the door latch striker to specification. REFER to Body Repairs , Component Description.
   • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

1. 7.
   
   If removed, install the front fender. REFER to Front End Body Panels .