(2) Tighten bolts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Engage check arm in to receiver.
(4) Adjust the door as necessar y. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOORS - REAR/DOOR - ADJ USTMENTS)
ADJ U ST M EN T S
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Door adjustment measurements should be
taken from stationary or welded body panels like
the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
(1) Check door gap a round door. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH -
SPECIFICATIONS)
(2) Open doors and loosen t he t orx bolt s. (Fig. 8)
NOTE: Close and adjust each door individually.
(3) Close the door and ch eck gap measurem ent.
(4) Loosen allen screw thr ough hole in hinge. (Fig.
9)
NOTE: Adjust so that bottom closing wedges make
contact and door gaps are uniform all the way
around.
(5) Adjust rear door and t ighten allen scr ew to 25
N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(6) Open door s a nd tighten torx bolts to 25 N·m
(18 ft. lbs.).
(7) Loosen door st riker an d adju st so right door is
flush with the left door. (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Striker should engage in latch at center.
Door should not be lifted or pushed downward with
striker.
(8) Tighten striker.
Fig. 8 HINGE BOLTS
1 - HINGE
2 - BODY
3 - TORX BOLTS
Fig. 9 HINGE ADJUSTMENT
1 - BODY
2 - ALLEN SCREW
3 - HINGE
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