BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A01VI2CE01

Tech Tips


  • Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge onto the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts in. Substitute standard bolts (with washers) for the centering bolts when making adjustments.

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    *1 Centering Bolt
    *2 Standard Bolt

  • For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard bolt chart.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.

      A01VIIBE01
      Standard
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A

      6.0 to 9.0 mm

      (0.236 to 0.354 in.)

      		 I

      3.0 to 8.0 mm

      (0.118 to 0.314 in.)
      B

      -0.5 to 2.5 mm

      (0.0196 to 0.0984 in.)

      		 J

      4.0 to 6.0 mm

      (0.157 to 0.236 in.)
      C

      6.0 to 9.0 mm

      (0.236 to 0.354 in.)

      		 K

      -1.5 to 1.5 mm

      (-0.0590 to 0.0590 in.)
      D

      -0.2 to 2.8 mm

      (0.00787 to 0.110 in.)

      		 L

      3.2 to 7.2 mm

      0.125 to 0.283 in.)
      E

      4.1 to 7.1 mm

      (0.161 to 0.279 in.)

      		 M

      3.2 to 7.2 mm

      (0.125 to 0.283 in.)
      F

      1.3 to 4.3 mm

      (0.0511 to 0.169 in.)

      		 N

      3.4 to 7.4 mm

      (0.133 to 0.291 in.)
      G

      4.5 to 7.5 mm

      (0.177 to 0.295 in.)

      		 O

      3.8 to 7.8 mm

      (0.149 to 0.307 in.)
      H

      -1.0 to 2.0 mm

      (-0.0393 to 0.0787 in.)

      		 - -

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER

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  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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  5. ADJUST BACK DOOR


    1. A01VHXA

      Adjust the door position.


      1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

        Torque:
        19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01VE7R

      Adjust the striker position.


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

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

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

  6. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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  7. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER

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  8. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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