1999 Honda Civic REALIGNING DOOR

1999 HONDA CIVIC
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CGS1158
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1999 Honda Civic 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
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Had to replace front passenger door. How do I align the new one. It drops down when opened
Sep 6, 2008 at 9:05 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi cgs1158,

Moving the upper door hinge forward or lower hinge rearwards would lift the rear part to match door latch with the striker.

To move which one would depend on whether you want the door to be forward or rearwards from present position.
Sep 8, 2008 at 12:16 PM
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