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Old 07-02-2009, 10:21 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RoadDad View Post
If your striker pin is not loose or out of position then you may just need to reposition the door at the hinge. Roll the window down completely. Open the door. Loosen the bolts holding the hinge to the body. Wrap your arm around the door and position it where it needs to be. Tighten the bolts while holding the door in place. Test shut the door. Readjust as needed for happy motoring.
yes, but:

Mark the position of door/hinge/body & pin before moving anything

loosen the hinge to body connection, not hinge/door

do not fully loosen, leave enough friction so you can just move the door.
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