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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Door Alignment
NOTE:
The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti- chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.
1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.
2. Loosen the front door hinge- to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.
3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.
4. NOTE: After aligning the door, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge- to-front door bolts.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Striker Adjustment
NOTE:
After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.
3. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
4. Check the adjustment. Repeat the procedure as necessary.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors to remove the harness and grommet from the door.
3. NOTE: This procedure requires an assistant.
NOTE: Mark the location of the door hinge on the door.
Remove bolts and the door.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Luggage Compartment Lid —
Hinge
Removal 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the lift cylinder.
3. Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts.
4. NOTE: Remove the sealer around the luggage compartment lid hinge if necessary.
Remove the nuts and the luggage compartment lid hinge.
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