Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Front door trim panel
2. Front door module
3. Front door panel
4. Front door channel
5. Front door side seal
6. Front door opening trim
7. Front door body side seal
8. Front door inside handle cover
9. Front door belt inner seal
10. Front door frame inner cover
11. Front door opening quadrant outer trim
12. Front door window regulator
13. Front door inside handle cap
14. Front door housing molding
15. Front door hinge

Repair Procedures

Adjustment

Window Adjustment

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.

    (Refer to Front Door - Front Door Trim Panel)

  2. Remove the front door glass mounting hole plug (A).

  3. Carefully slide the front door glass (B) until it contacts the glass mounting stop. The bolts are visible, then loosen them.

  4. Make sure the glass moves smoothly.

Door Latch Adjustment

  1. Loosen the bolts (B) just enough so that the tab (A) can move.

    Tightening torque: (B): 16.7–22 N·m

  2. Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker will not move much, but will allow some adjustment.

  3. While holding the outside handle, press the door against the body to make sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.

Door Position Adjustment

  1. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.

  2. When adjusting the doors, place the vehicle on a hard, level surface.

  3. Adjust at the hinges (A):

    • Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door inward and outward until it is flush with the body.

    • Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts and move the door rearward and forward or up and down as necessary to align the gaps.

    • Place a shop towel on the jack to avoid damaging the door when adjusting the door.

    Tightening torque: (B): 21.6–26 N·m

  4. Lubricate the moving parts of the specified hinges.

  5. Check for water leaks.

Test yourself

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