Ford Escape: Body Closures / General Procedures - Rear Door Alignment

Inspection

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
   

Adjustment

All alignments

1. Open the rear door.
   

1. Remove the fasteners and striker assembly.
   

Rear door in and out, up and down alignment

1. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Adjust the door as required.
   

1. Tighten the fasteners.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment

1. Open the front door.
   

1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Carefully close the rear door.
   

1. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
   Loosen:
      :   2 turn(s)

1. Carefully close the door.
   

1. Adjust the door as required.
   

1. Carefully open the front door.
   

1. Carefully open the rear door.
   

1. Tighten the fasteners.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Tighten the fastener.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

All alignments

1. Install the striker assembly.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
   

1. Install the removed components.