Front Door Position Adjustment - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Doors

Front Door Position Adjustment

NOTE: Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for
equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door
edges and the body. Check that the door and body
edges are parallel.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust the door (A):
• Support the door with a jack (B) that is padded
with a shop towel (C).
• Loosen the door mounting bolts (D), and move
the door up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps, and in or out until it's flush with the body.
G
8 x 1.25 mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
A
C
D
G
8 x 1.25 mm
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
3. If necessary, replace the hinge mounting bolt (E)
with the adjusting bolt (P/N 90101-SZ3-000) made
specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the
hinges (F):
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E, G) slightly,
and move the door backward or forward, up or
down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
20-24
F A
D
8 x 1.25 mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
F
D
8 x 1.25 mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
A
E
8 x 1.25 mm
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
4. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the body.
A
5. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portions of
the hinges indicated by the arrows.
6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts,
and around the hinges.
7. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-23).
8. Test-drive and check for wind noise.
A