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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 190 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR ADJUSTMENT - FRONTUP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Up/Down Adjustment Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Up/Down Adjustment Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  Loosen one set of hinge bolts at a time and move the hinge not the door. Be sure to re-tighten the hinge bolts before loosing and adjusting the other hinge.

  1. Loosen the upper hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  2. Reposition the hinge up to raise or down to lower the door.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Tighten the upper hinge bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).

  4. Loosen the lower hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  5. Reposition the hinge.
  6. Tighten the lower hinge bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the door hinge to hinge pillar bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb in).

  7. Repeat the procedure for additional adjustment if necessary.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper/Lower Hinge From Hinge Pillar
    G01451155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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