Door Adjustment

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Door Adjustment
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  1. Measure the gap and height difference between the front or rear door and the body.
  2. Loosen the door hinge installation bolts or the door lock striker installation screws, and adjust the door.

    Standard clearance 

    1. a: 2.7-4.7 mm {0.11-0.18 in} 
    2. b: (sec. A-A top): -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.040-0.039 in} 
    3. b: (sec. A-A bottom): -0.3-1.3 mm {-0.027-0.051 in} 
    4. c: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.040-0.039 in} 
    5. d: (sec. C-C top): -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.040-0.039 in} 
    6. d: (sec. C-C bottom): -0.5-1.5 mm {-0.020-0.059 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Gap And Height Difference Between Front Or Rear Door And Body
      G02566619Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the bolts or screws.
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