FRONT DOOR(for Sedan) ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A01M0HTC01
*a Centering Bolt
*b Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


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

  • 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 installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.

  • Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas "a" through "p" are within each standard range.

      A01LUV7N01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.70 to 6.70 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.) b 6.3 to 9.3 mm (0.248 to 0.366 in.)
      c 3.90 to 6.90 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) d 6.1 to 9.1 mm (0.240 to 0.358 in.)
      e 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.) f -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      g 3.0 to 5.4 mm (0.118 to 0.213 in.) h -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      i 3.0 to 5.4 mm (0.118 to 0.213 in.) j -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      k 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.) l 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.)
      m 2.4 to 5.4 mm (0.0945 to 0.213 in.) n -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      o 2.4 to 5.4 mm (0.0945 to 0.213 in.) p -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD (w/ Mudguard)

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  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

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  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR


    1. A01M2NKC01
      *1 Hole Plug

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Disengage the claw and remove the front fender side panel protector.

  7. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

    Make sure to turn the ignition switch off when adjusting door lock strikers.


    1. A01LXEW

      Using SST, loosen the hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

      SST
      09812-00010

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01LXK4

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the striker mounting screws.

    6. Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.

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

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR


    1. Engage the claw.

    2. Install the front fender side panel protector with 2 new clips.

    3. Install the hole plug.

  9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

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  11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD (w/ Mudguard)

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  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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