REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B004LCFC01
*a Centering Bolt
*b 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 install the door hinges 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.

  • The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR


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

      B004LNDN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.3 to 6.7 mm (0.130 to 0.264 in.) b 1.2 to 5.2 mm (0.0472 to 0.205 in.)
      c 3.3 to 6.7 mm (0.130 to 0.264 in.) d 0.6 to 4.6 mm (0.0236 to 0.181 in.)
      e 3.3 to 6.7 mm (0.130 to 0.264 in.) f 0.6 to 4.6 mm (0.0236 to 0.181 in.)
      g 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) h 5.3 mm (0.209 in.)
      i 4.1 mm (0.161 in.) j 0 mm (0 in.)
      k 2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

    Make sure to turn the ignition switch off before adjusting the door lock strikers.


    1. B004JBT

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

      SST
      09812-00020

    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:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. B004IHU

      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 }