2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

DOOR, Rear

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTS



NOTE:

For four door vehicles, it is recommended that you adjust the rear door before adjusting the front door. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Rear/DOOR, Rear - Adjustments)

  • Full front door shown, all others similar.
  • Door adjustment measurements should be taken from stationary or welded body panels like the roof, rocker or quarter panels.
  • During adjustment procedures, it is recommended that all the hinge fasteners be loosened except for the upper most fasteners. Adjustments can be made using the upper bolts to hold the door with final torque of the fasteners occurring after correct door positioning is achieved.
  • A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

FORE/AFT

NOTE:

Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the door fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.

    2.  
  2. Loosen the upper (1) and lower (4) hinge to door fasteners. (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/HINGE, Door - Removal)

    3.  
  3. Adjust the door to the correct position. (Refer to 23 - Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications)

    4.  
  4. Tighten the hinge to door bolts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).

    5.  

UP/DOWN

NOTE:

Up/down door adjustment is done by loosening hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners or the hinge to door fasteners and moving the door to the correct position.

  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.

    2.  
  2. Loosen the latch striker bolts (3). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/STRIKER, Door Latch - Removal)


    3.  
  3. If necessary, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar fasteners (2) and (3). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/HINGE, Door - Removal)

    4.  
  4. Tighten the hinge to body fasteners to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

    5.  
  5. If necessary, Loosen the hinge to door fasteners (1) and (4). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/DOOR - Removal)

    6.  
  6. Adjust the door to the correct position. (Refer to 23 - Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications)

    7.  
  7. Tighten the door to hinge fasteners to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.).

    8.  
  8. Tighten the latch striker bolts (3) 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/STRIKER, Door Latch - Installation)

    9.  

IN/OUT

NOTE:

In/out door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to body fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.

  1. Support the door with a suitable lifting device.

    2.  
  2. Loosen the latch striker bolts (3). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/STRIKER, Door Latch - Removal)


    3.  
  3. Loosen the hinge to body fasteners (2) and (3), (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/DOOR - Removal)

    4.  
  4. Adjust the door to the correct position. (Refer to 23 - Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications)

    5.  
  5. Tighten the hinge to body fasteners to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).

    6.  
  6. Tighten the latch striker bolts (3) to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.). (Refer to 23 - Body/Door - Front/STRIKER, Door Latch - Installation)

    7.  

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the access door (4) from the interior B-Pillar lower trim.

    2.  
  2. Remove the door harness from the footman loop (3) on the B-Pillar.

    3.  
  3. Disconnect the door harness connector (2).

    4.  
  4. Pull the door harness (1) out towards the rear of the vehicle through the opening in the interior B-Pillar lower trim side.

    5.  
  5. Remove the hinge nuts (2) and lift the door (1) straight up, off the hinges (3) and remove.

    6.  

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

  1. Align pins on door hinge (3) to holes in hinge on body and position door (1) into place.

    2.  
  2. Install the nuts (2) and tighten to 8.5 N·m (75 in. lbs.).

    3.  
  3. If necessary, adjust the door (2), (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Rear/DOOR, Rear - Adjustments)


    4.  
  4. Route the wiring harness (1) through the interior B-Pillar lower trim side.

    5.  
  5. Install the harness (1) to the footman loop (3) on the B-Pillar.

    6.  
  6. Connect the door harness (2) to the body harness.

    7.  
  7. Install the access door (4) to the B-Pillar lower trim.

    8.