Side Cargo Door Alignment

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Inspection

1.

Check side cargo door to body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All alignments

1.

Remove the pin type retainers and the side step trim panel.

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2.

Remove the nuts and the side cargo door lower striker.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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3.

Remove the upper striker trim piece.

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4.

Remove the bolts and the upper cargo door striker.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Aft cargo door in and out, up and down alignment

5.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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6.

Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Aft cargo door fore, aft and tilt alignment

7.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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8.

Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Fore cargo door in and out, up and down alignment

9.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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10.

Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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Fore cargo door fore, aft and tilt alignment

11.

Open the front door.

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12.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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13.

Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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All alignments

14.

Check the body to side cargo door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

15.

Install the removed components.