Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 1122

DOORS AND WINDOWS
5-2
Door and Hinge
ADJUSTMENT
The method described below involves removing and installing
only the front door itself. There is another method of removal 1) Using DOOR HINGE WRENCH (925610000), loosen
and installation in which the front fender is first removed. bolts securing upper and lower hinges to body, and adjust
The hinges may be removed and installed with the front fender fore-and-aft and vertical alignment of door.
removed. But the method of removal and installation is
described below and should be performed after removing the
door itself.
REMOVAL
1) Place a cloth or a wood block under door to prevent
damage, and support door with a jack.
2) Remove checker pin by driving it upward. Be careful not
to damage door and body.
Checker pin
~-O70
Fig. 7
A24-463
Fig.
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2) Loosen door striker and adjust opening/closing direction
of door.
Hinge tightening torque (body side):
25 - 34 N'm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-Ib)
Hinge tightening torque (door side):
20 - 29 N'm (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 ..... 22 ft-Ib)
Trim Panel
REMOVAL
1) Remove screws which hold gusset cover, and detach cover.
3) Remove bolts (MB) securing upper and lower hinges to 2) Remove screws which hold pull handle and other screws
door, then remove door itself from hinges.
4) Remove hinges by loosening hinge mounting bolts (MB)
off body.
a. Work carefully to avoid damaging door_
b. If equipped with power window regulator, disconnect
harness first.
INSTALLATION
1) Fasten hinges to body with bolts kept after removal.
2) Install door itself to hinges.
3) Install checker pin.
Apply grease to moving parts of door hinges.
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located further inside.
3) First remove retainer spring and then regulator handle.
Use a wire bent at one end, as shown below, for easier removal
of retainer spring.
Retainer spring
L5-071
Fig.
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