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Remove the lower fender bolts and, if equipped, remove the shims.
6. Through the door opening, remove the inner fender bolts.
7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel to fender bolts.
8. Remove the upper bolts and the fender.
9. NOTE: On the RH fender, feed the antenna cable through the fender opening.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator Grille Opening Panel
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 19 .
2. Remove the eight bolts (four on each side) and the radiator grille opening panel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C or
XG -1-K ESA-
M1C75- B Silicone Lubricant (Aerosol) F5AZ-
19553-
AA ESR-
M13P4-A Multi-
Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 ESB-
M1C93- B Flowable air dry paintable caulk ESB-
M4G24- A Door clearance: bottom of the door to
the rocker panel 3.0-
7.0 mm (0.118- 0.275 in) parallel top to bottom within
2.0 mm (0.08 in) Door clearance: front and rear of the
door to the body 3.0-
7.0 mm (0.118- 0.275 in) parallel with the body opening
within 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Door flushness: door to the front fender -
1.0- 0.00 mm (- 0.04-0.00 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Door latch striker plate bolts 25 18 —
Door hinge nuts and bolts 30 22 —
Luggage compartment lid hinge bolts 30 22 —
Luggage compartment lid hinge nuts 13 10 —
Rear spoiler nuts/screws 9 — 80 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
zdoor checks
z front door
z front door latch strikers
z front door hinges
z front door opening weatherstrips
z hood
z hood (Cobra) with heat extractor scoops
z hood (Mach I) with shaker opening
z hood heat extractor scoops (Cobra)
z hood hinges
z hood support rod
z hood weatherstrip
z luggage compartment lid
z luggage compartment lid hinges
z luggage compartment lid hydraulic lifts
z luggage compartment lid latch striker
z luggage compartment lid weatherstrip
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE:
The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti- chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.
1. Remove the A- pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the electrical connectors aside.
3. Loosen the lower front door hinge- to-body nut enough to permit movement.
4. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 02 .
5. Mark the position of the upper and lower front door hinges to the body to use as reference points.
6. Loosen the four upper and lower front door hinge- to-body bolts enough to permit movement.
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7. Adjust the front door to specification.
8.
NOTE: After adjusting the door hinge, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge to body bolts.
9. Tighten the front door hinge to body nut.
10. Install the electrical connectors.
11. Install the A- pillar lower trim panel.
12. Install the fender. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 02 . Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Door Alignment
NOTE:
The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti- chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.
1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.
2. Loosen the front door hinge- to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.
3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.
4. NOTE: After aligning the door, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge- to-front door bolts.
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