REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A000OMSE01

    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 for standard bolts when making adjustments.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to R are within the standard ranges.

      A000SZQE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 2.9 to 6.9 mm (0.114 to 0.272 in.) B 0.3 to 4.3 mm (0.0118 to 0.169 in.)
      C 2.8 to 6.8 mm (0.110 to 0.268 in.) D 2.2 to 6.2 mm (0.0866 to 0.244 in.)
      E 2.7 to 6.7 mm (0.106 to 0.264 in.) F 4.4 to 7.4 mm (0.173 to 0.291 in.)
      G 2.6 to 6.6 mm (0.102 to 0.260 in.) H -0.4 to 3.6 mm (-0.0157 to 0.142 in.)
      I 2 to 5 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) J -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      K 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) L -1.1 to 2.9 mm (-0.0433 to 0.114 in.)
      M 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) N -1.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0709 to 0.0866 in.)
      O 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) P -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      Q 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) R -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A000OI8

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

    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the body after the adjustment.

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

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

    4. Tighten the hinge bolts on the door after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }
    5. A000QEI

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the front door lock striker cover.

    6. A000P4U

      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 front door lock striker cover.