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Adjustments

Body and Frame › Doors, Hood and Trunk
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: Adjustments4 steps
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When properly adjusted, the front of the glass panel (3) is flush to 2 mm (0.78 in.) lower than the roof surface (2).
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When properly adjusted, the rear edge of the glass panel (3) is flush to 2 mm (0.78 in.) higher than the roof surface (2).
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  1. Move the sunshade rearward to the open position.
  2. Move the sunroof glass panel to the fully closed position.
  3. Adjust the glass one corner at a time. a.Loosen four glass screws (1). b.Lift glass assembly and align the top of the glass panel to the top of the roof panel. c.Tighten screw to 3.5 Nm (31 in. lbs.). d.Repeat steps a. and b. for each corner of the glass panel. e.When properly adjusted, the front of the glass panel is flush to 2 mm (0.78 in.) lower than the roof surface and the rear edge of the glass panel is flush to 2 mm (0.78 in.) higher than the roof surface.
  4. Verify sunroof operation and alignment. Check fit and re-adjust as necessary.
Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments18 steps
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The position of the lift gate can be adjusted upward or downward by the use of slots in the hinge. An inward or outward adjustment is achieved by use of slots in the body. If an inward or outward adjustment is needed, use a body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface.
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  1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the headliner molding.
  2. For the upper lift gate adjustments, loosen the hinge nuts (2) and bolts (3) but do not remove. Adjust to specifications, .
  3. Apply body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface.
  4. Tighten the hinge bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
  5. Tighten the hinge nuts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
  6. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  7. For the lower lift gate adjustments, loosen the striker screws (2) and adjust to specifications, .
  8. Tighten the striker screws to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).
  9. Install the rear door scuff plate.
  10. Position the headliner molding and seat fully. Up/Down and Left/Right
  11. Loosen the hinge to lift gate bolts (2) but do not remove.
  12. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  13. Loosen the striker screws (2).
  14. Adjust the lift gate up/down position to specifications, .
  15. Apply body sealer on the hinge to lift gate mating surface.
  16. Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
  17. Confirm the lower lift gate in/out position and tighten the striker screws to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).
  18. Install the lift gate trim scuff plate and install the screws.
Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments5 steps
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Make sure the striker is not twisted within the latch opening. Striker should be parallel to the opening.
  1. Loosen the striker bolts.
  2. Adjust the striker up/down so that it is centered within the latch opening.
  3. Adjust the striker fore/aft so the swing gate is under flush to the body -0.5 mm (+/- 1.0 mm).
  4. Adjust the striker cross-car engagement to the latch by adding 2.0 mm shims as necessary.
  5. Tighten the striker bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
Front Door: Adjustments16 steps
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For vehicles with four doors, it is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door.
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Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
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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.
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When the up/down adjustments are done correctly, the top of the door is positioned over flush to the roof.
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In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  2. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners. Front Door Hinge - Removal
  3. Adjust the door to the correct position.
  4. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.). UP/DOWN
  5. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  6. Loosen the latch striker bolts. Door Latch Striker - Removal
  7. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners Front Door - Removal or loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners Front Door Hinge - Removal.
  8. Adjust the door to the correct position.
  9. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) or the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
  10. Tighten the latch striker bolts. Door Latch Striker - Installation IN/OUT
  11. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  12. Loosen the latch striker bolts. Door Latch Striker - Removal
  13. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners. Front Door - Removal
  14. Adjust the door to the correct position.
  15. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
  16. Tighten the latch striker bolts. Door Latch Striker - Installation
Front Door Latch: Adjustments5 steps
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  1. Locate the access hole and remove tape covering adjustment hole.
  2. Insert a 5/32" hex-wrench through hole and into adjustment screw (2). Loosen screw.
  3. Operate outside handle several times to release any restriction because of mis-alignment.
  4. Tighten adjustment screw to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
  5. Test handle for proper operation.
Rear Door Latch: Adjustments5 steps
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  1. Locate the access hole on door (1) and remove tape (2) covering it.
  2. Insert a 5/32" hex-wrench through hole and into adjustment screw. Loosen screw.
  3. Operate outside handle several times to release any restriction because of mis-alignment.
  4. Tighten adjustment screw to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
  5. Test handle for proper operation.
Rear Door: Adjustments16 steps
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It is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door.
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Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
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Use a suitable body sealer on the hinge to body mating surfaces.
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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.
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When the up/down adjustments are done correctly, the top of the door is positioned over flush to the roof.
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In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to door fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  2. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners. Rear Door Hinge - Removal
  3. Adjust the door to the correct position.
  4. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)Rear Door Hinge - Installation UP/DOWN
  5. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  6. Remove the latch striker. Door Latch Striker - Removal
  7. Loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners Rear Door Hinge - Removal or loosen the hinge to door fasteners Rear Door - Removal.
  8. Adjust the door to the correct position.
  9. Tighten the hinge pillar fasteners to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) or the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).Rear Door Hinge - Installation
  10. Install the latch striker. Door Latch Striker - Installation IN/OUT
  11. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.
  12. Remove the latch striker. Door Latch Striker - Removal
  13. Loosen the hinge to door fasteners. Rear Door - Removal
  14. Adjust the front of the door to the correct position.
  15. Tighten the door to hinges fasteners to 36.5 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
  16. Install the latch striker. Door Latch Striker - Installation
Hood: Adjustments4 steps
  1. If hood is low in relation to cowl panel, insert shims between hinge and hood.
  2. Adjust hood bumper in or out to adjust hood-to-fender height alignment.
  3. Adjust the hood latch as necessary. Tighten the bolts to 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
  4. Align the latch striker so that striker enters the latch squarely and without binding.