Ford Explorer: 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.