For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement .

Important: DO NOT remove the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts (1)

2. Loosen the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts (1).

Important: DO NOT fully tighten the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts (1).

3. Tighten the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts (1).
4. Reposition the door as needed.
5. Position the door fore or aft at the hinge pillar.
6. Position the door to the body side with the specifications shown.

• | (A) 6.5 mm (0.26 in).

• | (B) 3.5 mm (0.14 in).

• | (C) 5 mm (0.20 in).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Tighten the door hinge to pillar retaining bolts (1).

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

8. Verify the doors are flush to within 3.5 mm, with a flushing magnet located in the striker area below the beltline.
9. Install the fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement .

Important: DO NOT remove the door hinge to door retaining bolts (1)

10. If in or out adjustment is needed, loosen the door hinge to door retaining bolts (1).

Important: DO NOT fully tighten the door hinge to door retaining bolts (1).

11. Tighten the door hinge to door retaining bolts (1).
12. Reposition the door as needed.
13. Position the door in or out at the door hinge.
14. Tighten the door hinge to door retaining bolts (1).

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

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