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Old 08-31-2015, 09:30 AM
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Wow .. I had this issue with the driver's side and resolved it thanks to this forum by the adjustment of the 3 bolts holding the springed linkage.

On the passenger side,the door will not open all of the way. So I loosen the three bolts holding the springed linkage and allowed the bracket to slide forward. Low and behold the door opens fine .... but then it doesn't close all of the way. It almost looks as though the actuator doesn't have enough stroke. I've gone through several cycles of this. Is there any other adjustment I can pursue?
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You may have to give the clevis on the actuator rod a couple of turns.

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You may have to give the clevis on the actuator rod a couple of turns.

OK .. I'll try that... Thanks
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OK .. I'll try that... Thanks
Didn't work...correct one end and the other is incorrect.. I'm not sure what is going on here....brand new actuator ... how much actuator stroke should I have??
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Didn't work...correct one end and the other is incorrect.. I'm not sure what is going on here....brand new actuator ... how much actuator stroke should I have??
OMG!! I just figured out what was wrong... I installed the link arm from the headlight subassembly upside down. I am soo stupid.
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OMG!! I just figured out what was wrong... I installed the link arm from the headlight subassembly upside down. I am soo stupid.
Finally got it adjusted ... whew
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We've all done things much worse than that Glad you figured it out.

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