REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A002MQ5E44
*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 battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning light, side airbag system and 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 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

    A002MC2E02

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

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 3.85 to 6.85 mm (0.152 to 0.270 in.) B 3.05 to 6.05 mm (0.120 to 0.238 in.)
      C 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.) D -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      E (Reference) 3.85 to 7.85 mm (0.152 to 0.309 in.) F (Reference) 5.35 to 9.35 mm (0.211 to 0.368 in.)
      G 3.3 to 6.3 mm (0.123 to 0.248 in.) H 3.0 to 6.0 mm (0.118 to 0.236 in.)
      I -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR


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

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      Note


      • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

        After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    2. A002LM6

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 }

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

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    9. Check the SRS warning light Click here.