Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures - Front Door Alignment

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / General Procedures - Front Door Alignment

Adjustment

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

All alignments

  1. Open the door.
  1. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Front door in and out, up and down alignment

  1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
    Loosen:
       :   2 turn(s)
  1. Adjust the door as required.
  1. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment

  1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
    Loosen:
       :   2 turn(s)
  1. Carefully close the door.
  1. Adjust the door as required.
  1. Carefully open the door.
  1. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque:
       1.:   22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
       2.:   89 lb.in (10 Nm)

All alignments

  1. Install the striker assembly.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly.
    Loosen:
       :   2 turn(s)
  1. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Inspect the body-to-front door alignment.

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