BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


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    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.

  • Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas *1 through *11 are within each standard range.

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      *1 6.3 to 9.3 mm (0.248 to 0.366 in.) *7 5.1 to 8.1 mm (0.201 to 0.319 in.)
      *2 0 to 3.0 mm (0 to 0.118 in.) *8 0.3 to 4.3 mm (0.0118 to 0.169 in.)
      *3 6.3 to 9.3 mm (0.248 to 0.366 in.) *9 4.0 to 7.0 mm (0.157 to 0.276 in.)
      *4 0.1 to 3.1 mm (0.00394 to 0.122 in.) *10 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.)
      *5 6.6 to 9.6 mm (0.260 to 0.378 in.) *11 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.)
      *6 0.1 to 3.1 mm (0.00394 to 0.122 in.) - -

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


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      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the rear floor finish plate.

  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      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:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
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      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the striker mounting screws.

    4. Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.

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

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

  4. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


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      Engage the 4 clips and 2 claws to install the rear floor finish plate.