Rear Door: Adjustments

REAR DOOR

Service repair no - 76.28.08

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

1. Open door and slacken 2 bolts securing striker to 'D' post.
2. Open front door and slacken 6 bolts securing rear door hinges to 'B/C' post.
3. With assistance, adjust door position in aperture and tighten hinge bolts to 25 Nm. (18 lbf.ft)
4. To adjust profile of door skin and frame relative to adjacent body panels, slacken 4 bolts securing hinges to door.
5. With assistance adjust inboard/outboard position of door. Tighten hinge bolts to 25 Nm. (18 lbf.ft)

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

6. When alignment of door is correct, adjust height and inboard/outboard position of striker. Tighten striker bolts and check for correct door latching.
7. Slacken bolts and readjust striker position as necessary. Tighten striker bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).