REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for both the LH and RH sides.

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.

  • A01Q8BYC29
    *a Centering Bolt
    *b Standard Bolt

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

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to R are within the standard ranges.

      A01QD55E01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) B 0.2 to 2.4 mm (0.008 to 0.165 in.)
      C 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) D 2 to 2.4 mm (0.079 to 0.236 in.)
      E 2.8 to 6.8 mm (0.110 to 0.268 in.) F 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.)
      G 2.8 to 6.8 mm (0.110 to 0.268 in.) H -0.5 to 3.5 mm (-0.02 to 0.138 in.)
      I 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) J 0 mm (0 in.)
      K 3.3 to 6.5 mm (0.130 to 0.287 in.) L -1.1 to 2.9 mm (-0.043 to 0.114 in.)
      M 3.3 to 6.5 mm (0.130 to 0.287 in.) N -1.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.071 to 0.087 in.)
      O 4.1 mm (0.161 in.) P 0 mm (0 in.)
      Q 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.098 to 0.256 in.) R -2 to 2 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.)

  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK STRIKER COVER


    1. A01QB1GC01
      B002C8N Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claws to remove the rear door lock striker cover as shown in the illustration.

  3. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01QB8D

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

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

      Torque:
      21 N*m  { 214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01QC5T

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

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

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

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

  4. INSTALL REAR DOOR LOCK STRIKER COVER


    1. A01Q95AC01
      B002C8N Install in this Direction

      Engage the claws to install the rear door lock striker cover as shown in the illustration.