Door, Rear: Adjustments: Adjustments: Up/Down

Fig 1: Door Latch Striker

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NOTE:

Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening either the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners or the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.

Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
Remove the latch striker (2). Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Door Hinges & Hinge Pillar Fasteners
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If necessary, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners (3) and (4). Refer to HINGE, DOOR, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Rear Door Hinges, Connector & Nuts
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If necessary, loosen the hinge to door fasteners (1). Refer to DOOR, REAR, REMOVAL .
Adjust the door to the correct position. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 4: Door Hinges & Hinge Pillar Fasteners
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If necessary, tighten the hinge to pillar bolts.
1. Tighten the upper most hinge bolt (3) to hinge pillar to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the lower most hinge bolt (4) to hinge pillar to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten the remaining hinge pillar fasteners to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.). Refer to HINGE, DOOR, INSTALLATION .
Fig 5: Rear Door Hinges, Connector & Nuts
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Tighten the door to hinge fasteners (1) to 13 N.m (9.5 ft. lbs.). Refer to HINGE, DOOR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Door Latch Striker
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Install the latch striker. Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, INSTALLATION .