Door Position Adjustment - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

7. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and
on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
• Use a 12mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).
• Adjust the rate of water flow as shown(B).
• Do not use a nozzle.
• Hold the hose about 300 m m (12 in.) away f r o m
the door.
300
m m ( 1 2 in.)
8. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
Door Position Adjustment
NOTE: After installing the door, check for a flush fit with
the body, then check for equal gaps between the front,
rear, and b o t t o m door edges and the body. Check that
the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting,
replace the m o u n t i n g bolts.
1. Place the vehicle on a f i r m , level surface w h e n
adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust at the hinges (A):
• Loosen the door m o u n t i n g bolts (B) slightly, and
move the door in or out until it's flush w i t h the
body.
• Remove the inner fender (see page 20-167). With
a shop t o w e l (C) on the jack (D), slightly loosen
the hinge m o u n t i n g bolts (E), and move the door
backward or f o r w a r d , up or down as necessary to
equalize the gaps.
E
8 x 1.25 m m
2 9 N m (3.0 k g f m , 2 2 i b f f t )
(cont'd)
20-29