Honda Acura NSX 1991, Service Manual

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Doors
Position Adjustment
After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the
body, then check for equal gap between the front and
rear, and top and bottom door edges and the body.
The door and body edges should also be parallel. Adjust
at the hinges as shown.
CAUTION: Place a shop towel on the jack to pre-
vent damage to the door when the hinge bolts are
loosened for adjustment.
HINGE MOUNTING
Loosen the bolts, and move the
door
BACKWARD or FORWARD
UP
or DOWN as necessary to
equalize the gaps.
BOLTS
Loosen the bolts slightly to move
the door IN or OUT until flush with
the body. If necessary, you can in-
stall a shim behind one hinge to
make the door edges PARALLEL
with the body.
: CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
The door and edges should be parallel.
NOTE: Check for water and
air leaks.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely slamming.
If it needs adjustment:
1 .
2.
3.
Draw a line around the striker plate for reference.
Loosen the striker screws and move the striker IN
or OUT to make the latch fit tighter or looser. Move
the striker UP or DOWN to align it with the latch
opening. Then lightly tighten the screws and
recheck.
x
1.25 mm
22 (2.2 kg-m,
NOTE:
Hold the outside handle out and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit.
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Do not tap the striker with a metal hammer to
adjust the position.
If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and
recheck.
NOTE:
Replace
the striker if it is cracked.
: CORROSION RESISTANT SCREW
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