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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1286 (BODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY CLOSURES)GENERAL PROCEDURESDOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Door Alignment - Front
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Door Alignment - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All alignments
- Remove the door latch striker plate.
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
- Loosen, but do not remove, the front door hinge-to-front door fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
- Remove the front fender. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Loosen, but do not remove, the upper front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
- Loosen, but do not remove, the lower front door hinge-to-body fasteners enough to allow door alignment.
All alignments
- Adjust the door. For additional information, refer to BODY REPAIRS .
- Tighten the door fasteners.
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Tighten the front door hinge-to-body bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
- Install the front fender. For additional information, refer to
FRONT END BODY PANELS
.
All alignments
- Install and adjust the door striker as necessary. For additional information, refer to
BODY REPAIRS
.
- Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.