Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
In/Out Adjustment Procedure
Important: Loosen one set of hinge bolts at a time and move the hinge not the door be sure to retighten the hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other hinge.
- Loosen the upper hinge to door bolts.
- Reposition the hinge outward to adjust the door inward or inward to adjust the door outward.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten the upper hinge to door bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).
- Loosen the lower hinge to door bolts.
- Reposition the hinge.
- Tighten the lower hinge to door bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the door hinge to door bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).
- Repeat procedure for additional adjustment if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.