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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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Door Adjustments

my passenger side door has been leaking a lot lately when it rains. and i found the top of the door is pushed out a bit preventing the door seal from doing its job, im wondering how can i adjust that or fix that problem?
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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As far as I know the hinges are non-adjustable. You probably need a new weather seal.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 02:43 AM
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The weather seals are not even a year old yet
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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With someone or some thing to hold the door, bend the top in with your bare hands. It has worked for me.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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I agree with Cookboy. The window frames on these cars for some reason tend to get pulled out out of alignment. Gently "adjusting" them back into place is the only fix.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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If you do try to bend it back, roll the window down first.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Cookboy
With someone or some thing to hold the door, bend the top in with your bare hands. It has worked for me.
Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
If you do try to bend it back, roll the window down first.
me three. roll the window down, open the door, stand on the inside of the door and gently bend the widow frame.

its very soft, and bending it too much will pinch the door seal, so bend a little and check your work
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