ADJUSTMENT

Door Alignment

1. Determine which hinge should be loosened to move the door in the desired direction.
2. Loosen the hinge bolts just enough to permit movement of the door with a padded prybar (if necessary).
3. Move the door to the desired position and tighten the hinge bolts, as follows:
   1. 1990–92 Mirage and 1990–93 Galant: 12–19 ft. lbs. (17–26 Nm)
   2. 1993–96 Mirage, 1994–00 Galant and all Diamante: 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm)
   3. 1997–00 Mirage: 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
4. Repeat the procedure until the door is aligned as desired.

Door Latch Striker

1. Loosen the striker plate retaining bolts.
2. Rotate the striker until the door opens smoothly.
3. Tighten the striker bolts to 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).
4. Repeat if necessary.