ADJUSTMENTS
Note. For vehicles equipped with four doors, it is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door. Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels. During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments can be made using the upper fasteners to hold the door with final torque of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the striker to aid in adjustment.
- Loosen the striker bolts.
- Change the striker position to adjust the rear gap and flush measurement. (Refer to «GAP AND FLUSH»(ref-189720-S42142543982005091100000) )
- Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
Scheme 19
Scheme 20
- Remove the window crank, if equipped. (Scheme 20)
- Remove the interior handle. (Refer to «INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR - REMOVAL»(ref-189711-S08997807702005091100000) )
- Remove the screw near the inside handle. see scheme 10 CAUTION: Trim panel is attached to the door using hooks molded into the panel. Do not pull the trim panel straight off or damage to the panel and/or power switch assembly may occur
- Lift the trim panel up off the belt seal and attachment hooks and separate the panel from the door slightly.
- Disconnect the power window switch electrical connector, if equipped, and remove the trim panel.