Front Door: Adjustments

FRONT DOOR

Service repair no - 76.28.07

NOTE: Adjustment should not be necessary unless door or hinges have been renewed.

Alignment of door to aperture.

1. Gain access to 'A' post hinge bolts by removing relevant wheel arch liner.
2. Slacken 2 bolts securing striker to 'B/C' post.
3. Slacken 6 bolts securing door hinges to 'A' post.
4. With assistance, adjust door position in aperture. Tighten hinge bolts to 30 Nm. (22 lbf.ft)
Profile adjustment, door skin/frame to adjacent body panels.

5. Slacken 4 bolts securing hinges to door.
6. With assistance adjust inboard/outboard position of door. Tighten hinge bolts to 30 Nm. (22 lbf.ft)

CAUTION: Ensure that leading edge of door is flush with adjacent panels or wind noise will result.

7. When alignment of door is correct, adjust height and inboard/outboard position of striker. Tighten striker bolts. Check for correct door latching.
8. Slacken bolts and readjust striker position as necessary. Tighten striker bolts to 22 Nm. (16 lbf.ft)
9. Fit wheel arch liner.