Front Door Striker: Adjustments

Door Position and Door Striker Adjustment

NOTE:

- Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and the body edges are parallel.

- Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the door.

- Support the door with a floor jack, and place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door.

1. Remove the door wedge holder (A). Door Wedge and Door Wedge Holder Replacement

2. Slightly loosen the striker mounting screws (B).

3. If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts (C) and the hinge mounting bolts (D) with adjusting bolts (P/N 90101-SZ3-000) made specifically for door adjustment.

4. Adjust the door alignment in this sequence:
- Adjust at the hinges (E):
- Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and adjust the door in or out until it's flush with the body.

- Remove the inner fender, Inner Fender Replacement then slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts, and adjust the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.

- Turn the door cushions (F) as necessary to make the rear of the door flush with the body.

5. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel, and the door is flush with the body. Tighten the door and hinge mounting bolts, and recheck.






6. Adjust the striker (A):
- Adjust the striker in or out to make the latch fit tighter or looser.

- Adjust the striker up or down to align it with the latch opening.

7. Make sure the door latches properly. Tighten the screws (B), and recheck.

8. Align the door wedge holder (C) up or down until the door wedge (D) is centered in the holder. Tighten the screws (E), and recheck.






9. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portions of the hinges (A) indicated by the arrows.

10. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge and door mounting bolts, and around the hinges.

11. Check for water leaks. Adjustments

12. Test-drive, and check for wind noise and rattles.