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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Front Door Alignment - SuperCab

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Front Door Alignment - SuperCab
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Inspection 

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  1. Check the rear door alignment. Refer to: Rear Door Alignment - SuperCab .
  2. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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Adjustment 

All alignments 

  1. Open the door.
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  2. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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    Front door in and out, up and down alignment 

  3. Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
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  4. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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  5. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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    Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  6. Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
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  7. Carefully close the door.
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  8. Adjust the door to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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  9. Carefully open the door.
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  10. NOTE: Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque. Refer to the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas below.
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    Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 1.: 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

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    All alignments 

  11. Install the striker assembly.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD410452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Close the door.
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  13. Inspect the body-to-front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
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