REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A01W0P1E03
Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

  • Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.

  • Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas "a" through "q" are within each standard range.

      A01W3ZXE03
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) b 1.3 to 4.3 mm (0.0512 to 0.169 in.)
      c 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) d 1.7 to 4.7 mm (0.0669 to 0.185 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 1.6 to 4.6 mm (0.0630 to 0.181 in.)
      g 2.0 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.138 in.) h -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      i 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.) j 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.)
      k 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.) l 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.)
      m -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) n 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.)
      o -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) p 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.)
      q -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

    Make sure to turn the engine switch off when adjusting door lock strikers.


    1. A01W221

      Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

    3. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.

    4. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01W1JA

      Disengage the 4 claws and rear door lock striker cover.

    6. A01W2E9

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.

    7. Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.

    8. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.

      Torque:
      23 N*m  { 235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }