REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A000Z3BN01

Tech Tips


  • Before adjusting the door position for vehicles equipped with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, be sure to disconnect the battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning light, the side airbag system and the curtain shield airbag system for normal operation.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • Centering bolts are used to mount the hood hinge and hood lock. The hood and hood lock 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.

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*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

PROCEDURE


  1. ADJUST REAR DOOR

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

    2. Tighten the body's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      32.5 N*m  { 331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

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

    4. Tighten the door's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 230 in.*lbf }
    5. A000ZKOC01
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      *1 Protective Tape

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. 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 }