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Old 20-04-2008, 08:49 PM   #1
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Default Door alinement EL

Hi can anyone help me out the driver door on my el has droped about 1/2 inch and I am having trouble shuting it have to really slam it can some one tell me which bolts I have to loosen off to realine it.
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Old 20-04-2008, 08:55 PM   #2
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Sounds like a door hinge has been bent.

Fully open the door and you will find some hinges between the front door and the fender. The bolts are 10 mm I think.
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Old 20-04-2008, 09:03 PM   #3
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If you can wobble the door up and down its' most likely a worn out hinge, it's a common problem.
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