SECTION 18: BODY
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1. Loosen the bolts, (1, Figure 40) holding the
hinge to the vehicle structure to shift the
door "LEFT or RIGHT”.
2. Loosening the bolts (2, Figure 40) allows the
door to be shifted "UP or DOWN".
FIGURE 39: RADIATOR DOOR
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3. Adjust the door position depending on the
gap needed between exterior finishing
panels (See 6.8, BODY PANEL AND
WINDOW SPACING).
4. Tighten the bolts.
5. Check that the door swings freely and
closes properly. It may be necessary to
adjust the door latch to get proper fit and
operation.
To adjust the latch mechanism (3, Figure 40)
and the striker pin:
6. Open the door to access the striker pin
latch.
7. Slightly loosen the latch on the vehicle.
8. Adjust the latch position to allow easy door
closing.
9. Tighten the striker pin latch bolts.
10. Check door fit and operation.
FIGURE 40: RADIATOR DOOR DETAILS
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NOTE
The striker pin must engage at least 13/32”
(10mm). Add spacers between the latch and the
vehicle body to adjust the engagement.
FIGURE 41: STRIKER PIN ENGAGEMENT
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NOTE
There should be no gap between the washer
and the hinge upper and lower halves.
