Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Loosen the sliding door striker plate retaining bolts.

Loosen the sliding door guide retaining bolts.

Loosen the sliding door lower arm inner and outer adjustment screws.

Check the alignment of the sliding door in relation to the B-pillar and for any excessive gap in the top corners.

Adjust the top roller adjustment screw to align the sliding door in relation to the B-pillar if necessary.

Check the alignment of the sliding door in relation to the B-pillar.

From the outside of the vehicle insert 6 mm margin blades between the lower edge of the sliding door and the body, and between the left-hand edge of the sliding door and the C-pillar.

From the inside of the vehicle, loosen the center roller retaining bolts.

With the aid of another technician, push the rear of the sliding door until it aligns with the C-pillar and tighten the center roller retaining bolts.

Remove the 6 mm margin blades.

Tighten the sliding door striker plate retaining bolts.

Check the alignment of the sliding door.

Remove the scuff plate.

With the aid of another technician, push the front of the sliding door until it aligns with the B-pillar and tighten the lower arm outer adjustment screw.

Tighten the lower arm inner adjustment screw.

Check the alignment of the sliding door.

Tighten the sliding door guide retaining bolts.