For 1990-2009 cars

1. Note the original position of the door lock striker.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the striker and striker shim if present.
4. For up, down, forward or rearward adjustment, perform the following steps:

4.1. | Remove the center pillar molding. Refer to Rear Door Hinge - (Bolt On) removal procedure .

4.2. | Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar nuts. Adjust the door as necessary.

5. For inboard or outboard adjustment, perform the following steps:

5.1. | Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Door Outer Panel removal procedure .

5.2. | Remove the rear door insulator. Refer to Rear Door Insulator removal procedure .

5.3. | Loosen the door to hinge nuts. Adjust the door as necessary.

6. If sufficient door adjustment cannot be obtained, perform the following steps:

6.1. | Remove the rear door. Refer to Rear Door removal procedure .

6.2. | Enlarge the outer 2 stud openings closest to door panel with a drill bit to 13 mm (½ in).

6.3. | Apply a pinch weld primer to bare metal areas where the holes were drilled.

6.4. | Install the rear door. Refer to Rear Door installation procedure .

7. Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

8. Tighten all hinge of the fasteners that were loosened.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge fasteners to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

9. Install the striker to the approximate proper position. Refer to Rear Door Striker installation procedure .
10. Adjust the door striker. Refer to Door Striker Adjustment procedure .

Tighten
Tighten the door striker fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

11. Check the seals for proper engagement.