Door, Rear: Adjustments: Removal

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1. If the adjustment is carried out after having removed the door, tighten the hinge bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
2. Remove the striker. Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. If necessary, hand tighten the bolts (1) securing the hinges to the door and body.
4. Remove check strap bolt (2a) and close the door temporarily to return link (2b).
5. Initially adjust the door within the door housing. To do this, the bolts securing the hinges to the body must be loosened.

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6. Loosen bolts (1a) securing hinges (1b) to body.
7. Adjust the door position by means of the slotted bolt holes until it is correctly aligned in the door housing.
   NOTE:

   It is recommended to work on one hinge at a time. The arrows (2) indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

8. After adjustment, tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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9. If necessary, align the door with the wing and front door as follows.
10. Loosen the bolts (1a) securing the hinges (1b) to the door.
11. Adjust the door position by means of the slotted bolt holes until it is correctly aligned with the quarter panel and front door.
    NOTE:

    It is recommended to work on one hinge at a time. The arrows (2) indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

12. After adjustment, tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
13. Extract the link (4a) and tighten the bolt (4b) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
14. Install and adjust the striker. Refer to STRIKER, DOOR LATCH, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
15. Touch up the paint in the half hinge area.
16. Check that the striker and the door lock are correctly matched and that the alignment is correct with the door closed.

Exposed Metal Treatment

1. Apply an epoxy or anti-corrosion primer to any bare metal exposed during hinge service procedures.
2. Allow the primer to dry in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.
3. Apply touch-up paint over the primed area.
4. Allow the touch-up paint to dry in accordance to the manufacturer recommendations.