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Door - Front: Door: Adjustments: Adjustments: In/Out

Fig 1: Front Door Striker
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NOTE:

In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  2. Loosen the latch striker bolts (2). Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Hinges, Four Nuts & Electrical Connectors
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  3. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners (1). Refer to DOOR, REMOVAL .
  4. Adjust the door to the correct position. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 13 N.m (9.5 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Front Door Striker
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  6. Tighten the latch striker bolts (2) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.). Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, INSTALLATION .