Lincoln Corsair: Body Closures / General Procedures - Front Door Alignment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Inspection

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions.
   

Adjustment

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

All alignments

1. Open the door.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
   

Front door in and out, up and down alignment

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Adjust door as required.
   

1. Tighten the fasteners.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment

1. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the headlamp control switch electrical connector.
      

1. Remove the glove compartment.
   Refer to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
   

1. • Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
     Loosen:
        :   2 turn(s)
   • Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
     Loosen:
        :   2 turn(s)

1. Carefully close the door.
   

1. Adjust the door as required.
   

1. Carefully open the door.
   

1. 1. Tighten the fastener.
      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
   2. Tighten the fasteners.
      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

All alignments

1. Install the striker assembly.
   

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the striker assembly.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Tighten the fasteners.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions.
   

1. Install the removed components.