For 1990-2009 cars

1. Loosen the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts. This will allow adjustment of the door at the hinge pillar in the following directions:

• | Up or down (a), 6.5 mm equal gap.

• | Fore or aft (b), 3.5 mm equal gap.

• | Up or down (c), 5 mm upwards.

2. Reposition the door as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Position the door fore or aft at the hinge pillar attachment. Perform the following steps as needed:

3.1. | Loosen the bolts.

3.2. | Reposition the door.

3.3. | Tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N-m (21 lb ft).

4. Verify the doors are flush to within 3.5 mm, with a flushing magnet located in the striker area below the beltline.
5. If in or out adjustment is needed, loosen the door hinge to door retaining bolts.
6. Align the front door to the front fender first, if needed.
7. Position the door in or out. Perform the following steps as needed:

7.1. | Loosen the bolts.

7.2. | Reposition the door.

7.3. | Tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N-m (21 lb ft).

8. Align the rear door to the front door and rear quarter, if needed.
9. Position the door in or out. Perform the following steps as needed:

9.1. | Loosen the bolts.

9.2. | Reposition the door.

9.3. | Tighten the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 28 N-m (21 lb ft).

10. Verify door header to door header at the center pillar is flush to within 3.5 mm. Adjust the door headers if necessary.
11. Verify all door gaps are within specifications.
12. Adjust the lock striker. Refer to Door Lock Striker Adjustment .