FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance of areas A to D are within the standard range.

      A003FQEE01
      Standard
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 5.4 +- 1.5 mm (0.213 +- 0.059 in.) C 5.1 +- 1.5 mm (0.201 +- 0.059 in.)
      B 5.5 +- 1.5 mm (0.217 +- 0.059 in.) D 5.1 +- 1.5 mm (0.201 +- 0.059 in.)

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR


    1. Disconnect the cable from negative (-) battery terminal from the battery.

      CAUTION:

      Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the engine switch is turned off and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. (The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds of disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and turning the engine switch off, the SRS may deploy.)

    2. A003C5L

      Using SST, loosen the bolts on the pillar side to adjust the door front and back, up and down.

      SST
      09812-00010
      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

    3. Loosen the bolts on the door side to adjust the door up and down, and the door front side to side.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure after replacement of the centering bolt with the supplied one.

    4. A003FH4

      When adjusting the door rear side to side, and the front door lock striker plate assembly, use a "torx" socket wrench (T40) to loosen the "torx" screws until the striker can move. Lightly tap it with a brass bar for adjustment.

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

    5. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.

    6. Initialize both systems.

    7. Inspect the SRS warning light.