- Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the rear of the doors flush with the body.
- Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
- Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-163).
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Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or down and in or out.
- Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel (C) between the body and striker.
- Lightly tighten the screws.
- Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (D). Do not tap the striker too hard.
- Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
- Lightly tighten the screws.
- Hold the outer handle out and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.
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