Up/Down or In/Out Adjustment

1. Open the rear door.

Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution in the Preface section.





Note: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

2. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.

Loosen the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence  (1, 2, 3, 4).

Do not remove the bolts from the door.

3. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the door as needed.
4. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the door as needed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
3. Remove the masking tape.

Fore/Aft Adjustment

Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution in the Preface section.





Note: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

1. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.

Loosen the hinge pillar side bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

Do not remove the bolts from the door.

2. Adjust the door fore and aft by repositioning the door as needed.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the hinge pillar side bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
3. Remove the masking tape.