MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
Front Door Hinge: Adjustments
Door Alignment - Front
All alignments
1. Remove the door latch striker plate.
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-front door fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
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For information on fastener locations, refer to the exploded view in Door See: Service and Repair.
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
3. Remove the front fender.
4. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
All alignments
6. Adjust the door.
7. Tighten the door fasteners.
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Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door fasteners to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
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Tighten the front door hinge-to-body fasteners to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
8. Install the front fender.
All alignments
9. Install and adjust the door striker as necessary.
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Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).