BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • A017EDNE02

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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

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


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note


    • For the glass hatch type, if the back door adjustment is performed, the location of the axis of the rear wiper motor assembly will change, causing the wiping angle to change. Be sure to remove and install the rear wiper motor assembly using the centering jig.

    • Do not open the glass hatch before installing the rear wiper link pivot.

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CPI

      Remove the deck board assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017F31

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D36

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017CVI

      Disengage the 3 clips and the 3 guides, and remove the rear No. 1 floor board.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017BBU

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear seat side cover LH.

  8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH


    1. A017BZVE01

      Remove the 2 deck side trim clips and clip.

    2. Remove the deck side trim box LH as shown in the illustration.

      A017G2A

  9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017EH1

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear seat side cover RH.

  10. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT

  11. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for LHD)


    1. A017ENI

      Remove the jack carrier cushion.

  12. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for RHD)


    1. A017D41

      Remove the jack carrier cushion.

  13. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017EKS

      Remove the jack assembly.

  14. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017DSX

      Remove the jack assembly.

  15. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017EAS

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the jack carrier assembly.

  16. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017D6R

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the jack carrier assembly.

  17. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH


    1. A017FOPE01

      Remove the 2 deck side trim clips and clip.

    2. Remove the deck side trim box RH as shown in the illustration.

      A017E9B

  18. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017G15

      Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

    2. Remove the deck floor board assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR MAT


    1. A017F51

      Remove the rear mat.

  20. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017FMA

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts and the deck floor board assembly.

  21. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017D8N

      Remove the 2 nuts and the deck floor box.

  22. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


    1. A017BSY

      Disengage the 4 clips and the 4 claws, and remove the rear floor finish plate.

  23. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DB7

      Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.

    2. Tighten the body side hinge after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    3. A017DHT

      Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.

    4. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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

  24. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


    1. A017BSY

      Engage the 4 clips and the 4 claws, and install the rear floor finish plate.

  25. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017D8N

      Install the rear deck floor box with the 2 nuts.

  26. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017FMA

      Install the 2 nuts and the deck floor board assembly.

    2. Engage the 3 claws.

  27. INSTALL REAR MAT


    1. A017F51

      Install the rear mat.

  28. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017G15

      Install the rear deck floor board assembly with the 4 nuts and 4 bolts.

  29. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH


    1. Install the deck side trim box LH as shown in the illustration.

      A017CIY
    2. A017BZVE01

      Install the 2 deck side trim clips and the clip.

  30. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017BBU

      Engage the 2 clips and install the rear seat side cover LH.

  31. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH


    1. Install the deck side trim box RH as shown in the illustration.

      A017EFK
    2. A017FOPE01

      Install the 2 deck side trim clips and the clip.

  32. INSTALL JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017FWH

      Engage the 3 claws, and install the jack carrier assembly.

  33. INSTALL JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017G4W

      Engage the 3 claws, and install the jack carrier assembly.

  34. INSTALL JACK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A017EKS

      Install the jack assembly.

  35. INSTALL JACK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A017DSX

      Install the jack assembly.

  36. INSTALL JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for LHD)


    1. A017ENI

      Install the jack carrier cushion.

  37. INSTALL JACK CARRIER CUSHION (for RHD)


    1. A017D41

      Install the jack carrier cushion.

  38. INSTALL JACK CARRIER SUPPORT

  39. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017EH1

      Engage the 2 clips and install the rear seat side cover RH.

  40. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. A017CVI

      Engage the 3 guides and 3 clips and install the rear No. 1 floor board.

  41. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

  42. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017D36

      Engage the 2 guides and install the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  43. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017F31

      Engage the 2 guides and install the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  44. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CPI

      Install the deck board sub-assembly.

  45. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EYI

      Disengage the 4 clips and 4 claws, and remove the back window upper trim panel assembly.

  46. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)


    1. A017BOQ

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and remove the back door trim cover LH.

  47. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017ECX

      Disengage the 6 claws, and remove the back door service hole cover LH.

  48. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017F50

      Disconnect the power back door rod and remove the back door stay plate.

  49. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017ERC

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and remove the back door trim cover LH.

  50. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH


    1. A017D6U

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and remove the back door trim cover RH.

  51. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017G02

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides, and remove the back door lock cover.

  52. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER


    1. A017CPS

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the assist strap hole cover.

  53. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FJZ

      Remove the bolt and assist strap assembly.

  54. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CKT

      Disengage the 16 clips and remove the back door trim panel assembly.

  55. REMOVE REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017G4Z

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the rear wiper shaft cover.

  56. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A017DOH

      Remove the rear wiper arm head cap.

  57. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BYQ

      Remove the nut and the rear wiper arm and blade assembly.

  58. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017ESU

      Remove the rear wiper link cap.

  59. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017CYL

      Remove the nut and the rear wiper link pivot.

  60. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. When reinstalling the rear wiper motor assembly:


      1. Open the glass hatch.

      2. A017B51

        Engage the 3 claws and 2 guides, and then install the centering jig.

        Note


        • The centering jig cannot be reused.

        • Do not remove the centering jig before installing the rear wiper link pivot.

      3. A017EGY

        Close the glass hatch, and engage the 2 claws and guide.

        Note

        Be sure to engage the 2 claws and guide securely.

      4. A017CCB

        Disconnect the connector.

      5. Remove the 2 nuts.

      6. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear wiper motor assembly.

        Note


        • Do not hold the rear wiper motor assembly by the rear wiper link pivot.

        • Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.

    2. When using a new rear wiper motor assembly:


      1. A017ET9

        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Remove the 4 bolts.

      3. A017FDH

        Remove the 2 nuts and the rear wiper motor assembly.

        Note

        Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.

  61. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017CCBE01

      Temporarily install the rear wiper motor assembly with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Note


      • Do not hold the rear wiper motor assembly by the rear wiper link pivot.

      • Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.

      • Do not remove the centering jig before installing the rear wiper link pivot.

    2. Tighten the 4 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration to install the rear wiper motor assembly.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }
      Nut
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

    3. Connect the connector.

  62. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017CYL

      Install the rear wiper link pivot with the nut.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    2. Open the glass hatch.

    3. A017B51

      Disengage the 2 guides.

    4. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the centering jig.

    5. Close the glass hatch.

  63. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017FA7E01

      Apply MP grease to the entire surface of the rear wiper link cap.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the hole does not get clogged with grease and the grooves on the lip are filled with grease.

    2. A017ESU

      Install the rear wiper link cap.

  64. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. A017C5CE01

      When reinstalling:


      1. Clean the wiper arm serrations.

      2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    3. A017BKPE01

      Place the rear wiper arm and blade assembly so that the rear wiper blade is aligned with the ceramic line.

      Area Dimension
      A 10 mm (0.39 in.)

    4. Install the rear wiper arm and blade assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      5.5 N*m  { 56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Hold down the wiper arm by hand when tightening the nut.

  65. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A017DOH

      Install the rear wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Push down on the cap until a click sound can be heard.

  66. INSTALL REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. Open the glass hatch.

    2. A017G4Z

      Engage the 3 clips and install the rear wiper shaft cover.

    3. Operate the rear wiper while spraying washer fluid on the glass. Make sure that the rear wiper functions properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.

  67. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CKT

      Engage the 16 clips and install the back door trim panel assembly.

  68. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FJZ

      Install the assist strap assembly with the bolt.

  69. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER


    1. A017CPS

      Engage the 2 guides and 2 claws, and install the assist strap hole cover.

  70. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)


    1. A017G02

      Engage the 4 guides and 2 claws, and install the back door lock cover.

  71. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)


    1. A017BOQ

      Engage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and install the back door trim cover LH.

  72. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017ERC

      Engage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and install the back door trim cover LH.

  73. CONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017F50

      Install the back door stay plate and connect the power back door rod.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  74. INSTALL BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)


    1. A017ECX

      Engage the 6 claws and install the back door service hole cover LH.

  75. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH


    1. A017D6U

      Engage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and install the back door trim cover RH.

  76. INSTALL BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EYI

      Engage the 4 clips and 4 claws, and install the back window upper trim panel assembly.