REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B001Y7HE38
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


  • Before adjusting the door position for vehicles equipped with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, be sure to disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are 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 on. 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.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR


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

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      Standard Measurement
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.139 to 0.256 in.) H 2.2 to 5.2 mm (0.0866 to 0.205 in.)
      B 3.4 to 6.4 mm (0.134 to 0.252 in.) I -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      C 6.5 to 9.5 mm (0.256 to 0.374 in.) J 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)
      D 3.4 to 6.4 mm (0.134 to 0.252 in.) K -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      E 5.6 to 8.6 mm (0.221 to 0.339 in.) L 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)
      F 5.0 to 8.0 mm (0.197 to 0.315 in.) M -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      G 1.2 to 4.2 mm (0.0472 to 0.165 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

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    1. Loosen the body hinge bolts and adjust the door position.

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the body hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

    3. Loosen the door hinge bolts and adjust the door position.

    4. Tighten the door hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01XBOS

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. A01X3UK

      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.

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

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

    8. Attach the 4 claws to install the cover.