摘要 |
An improved method and apparatus for attaching vehicle doors to a body such that the doors are attachable without further adjustment. A net body coordinate system (X, Y, Z) is established for a welded vehicle frame (10), and upper and lower locating slots (15, 16) are pierced in hinge pillars (14) of the vehicle frame (10) relative to the net body coordinate system. An offline fixture (70) is provided for setting upper and lower door hinges (48, 50) cross-car and forming a locating nubbin (66) in the hinges relative to a door (30). The door is attached to the vehicle frame by engaging the locating nubbins in the door hinges with the locating slots in the vehicle hinge pillar. |