REAR 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 REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      B004YNHN02
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 2.65 to 6.05 mm (0.104 to 0.238 in.) B 0.25 to 1.25 mm (0.010 to 0.049 in.)
      C 2.65 to 6.05 mm (0.104 to 0.238 in.) D 0.25 to 1.25 mm (0.010 to 0.049 in.)
      E 3.2 to 7.2 mm (0.126 to 0.283 in.) F -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.)
      G 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.098 to 0.217 in.) H -1.2 to 1.8 mm (-0.047 to 0.071 in.)
      I 2.9 to 6.9 mm (0.114 to 0.272 in.) J -1.7 to 2.3 mm (-0.067 to 0.091 in.)
      K 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) L -0.15 to 3.85 mm (-0.006 to 0.152 in.)
      M 3.3 to 5.7 mm (0.130 to 0.224 in.) N -0.9 to 1.5 mm (-0.035 to 0.059 in.)
      O 3.2 to 7.2 mm (0.126 to 0.283 in.) P -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004YV4

      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. B004R34

      Detach the claw and remove the door lock striker cover.

    6. B004WQE

      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 }