Honda Civic Service Manual page 667

3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. lf
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the door flush with the bodv.
Apply body paint to the hinge mounting bolts and
a r o u n d t h e h i n g e s .
Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-12).
Test-drive and check for wind noise.
5 .
Door Striker Adjustment
M a k e s u r e t h e d o o r l a t c h e s s e c u r e l y w i t h o u t s l a m m i n g
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
a r e f i x e d , b u t t h e s t r i k e r c a n b e a d j u s t e d s l i g h t l y u p o r
d o w n , a n d i n o r o u t .
1. Loosen the screws (B), rhen insert a shop towel (C)
between the body and striker.
Lightly tlghten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
s t r i k e r b y t a p p i n g i t w i t h a p l a s t i c h a m m e r ( D ) . D o
not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen the screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door
against the body to be sure the striker allows a
flush fit, lf the door latches properly, tighten the
screws and recheck.
5 .
6 .
8 x 1 . 2 5 m m
18 N.m 11.8 kgf m, 13 lbf.ft)
20-13