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In/Out Adjustment Procedure

IMPORTANT: Loosen 1 set of door hinge bolts at a time and move the door hinge not the door be sure to retighten the door hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other door hinge.
    Fig 1: Upper Hinge At Door Bolts
    GM63779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the upper door hinge to door bolts.
  2. Reposition the door hinge outward to adjust the door inward or inward to adjust the door outward.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the upper door hinge to door bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

  5. Loosen the lower door hinge to door bolts.
  6. Reposition the door hinge.
  7. Tighten the lower door hinge to door bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

  8. Repeat procedure for additional adjustment, if necessary.