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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 920 (BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY CLOSURES)GENERAL PROCEDURESDOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Door Alignment - Front

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Door Alignment - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Make sure the rear door is within specification before making any adjustments to the front door. Refer to the Specifications.
  1. Position the front door primary weatherstrip aside.
  2. Mark the positions of the front door hinges to use as reference points.
    3. Fig 1: Marking Front Door Hinge Positions
    GF0023668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the front door hinge-to-door bolts.
    4. Fig 2: Front Door Hinge-To-Door Bolts
    GF0023669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Adjust the front door primary weatherstrip seal gap to specifications.
    5. Fig 3: Front Door Primary Weatherstrip Seal Gap (With Specifications)
    GF0023670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the front door hinge-to-door bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 4: Front Door Hinge-To-Door Bolts
    GF0023671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the primary weatherstrip seal.
  7. If necessary, adjust the door striker. For additional information, refer to Striker Adjustment .
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