BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Tire Carrier)


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

      A01X7QEE03
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 3.35 to 6.35mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) B 4.05 to 7.05mm (0.159 to 0.278 in.)

  2. INSPECT TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Carrier)


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

      A01X9R4E02
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 3.35 to 6.35mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) B 3.35 to 6.35mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.)

  3. ADJUST TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Loosen the hinge bolts.

    2. A01X1N3

      Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    3. Tighten the hinge bolts.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01X37D

      Loosen the hinge bolts.

    5. Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    6. Tighten the hinge bolts.

      Torque:
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }

  4. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER


    1. A01X2DU

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

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      Standard Measurement
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 4.7 to 7.7 mm (0.185 to 0.303 in.) D 1.5 to 4.5mm (0.059 to 0.177 in.)
      B 1.5 to 4.5mm (0.059 to 0.177 in.) E 3.2 to 6.2mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      C 4.8 to 7.8mm (0.189 to 0.307 in.) F 3.5 to 6.5mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

  6. ADJUST REAR SWING GATE LOCK STRIKER


    1. A01X7VO

      Check that the door fit and door linkages are adjusted correctly.

    2. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

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

  7. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01X7CB

      Loosen the hinge bolts.

    2. Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    3. Tighten the hinge bolts.

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

    4. Partially remove the roof headlining.


      1. w/ Sliding Roof:

        Click here

      2. w/o Sliding Roof:

        Click here

    5. A01X0C7

      Loosen the hinge nuts.

    6. Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    7. Tighten the hinge nuts.

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

    8. Install the roof headlining.


      1. w/ Sliding Roof:

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      2. w/o Sliding Roof:

        Click here