FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • B004XXOC41
    *1 Centering Bolt
    *2 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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  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      B004TEBN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 2.65 to 6.05 mm (0.104 to 0.238 in.) B 0.15 to 4.15 mm (0.006 to 0.163 in.)
      B 2.65 to 6.05 mm (0.104 to 0.238 in.) D 0.25 to 4.25 mm (0.010 to 0.167 in.)
      E 3.2 to 7.2 mm (0.126 to 0.283 in.) F -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      G 3.3 to 5.7 mm (0.130 to 0.224 in.) H -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.047 to 0.047 in.)
      I 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) J 0.55 to 4.55 mm (0.022 to 0.179 in.)
      K 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) L 0.15 to 4.15 mm (0.006 to 0.163 in.)
      M 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) N -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      O 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) P -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      Q 2.85 to 5.25 mm (0.112 to 0.207 in.) R -0.85 to 1.15 mm (-0.033 to 0.045 in.)

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004UT5

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

      SST
      09812-00010

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

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

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

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

      Torque:
      21 N*m  { 214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    5. B004ULK

      Detach the claw and remove the door lock striker cover.

    6. B004RDL

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

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

    8. Attach the claw to install the door lock striker cover.