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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 217 (BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY CLOSURES)GENERAL PROCEDURESDOOR ALIGNMENT
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Door Alignment

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Door Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All adjustments 

  1. Remove the door latch striker.

    2. Horizontal and vertical adjustment 

  2. Loosen the front door hinge-to-front door bolts.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Front Door Hinge-To-Front Door Bolts
    GF0014728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Adjust the front door. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS article.
  4. Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

    5. Fore and aft adjustment 

  5. Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  6. Loosen the door hinge-to-body bolts.
  7. Adjust the front door. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS article.
  8. Tighten the front door hinge-to-body bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  9. Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.

    10. All adjustments 

  10. Install the front door latch striker.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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