REAR DOOR(for Sedan) ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A012N1QC01
*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 REAR DOOR


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

      A012GXKN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.90 to 6.90 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) b 4.9 to 7.9 mm (0.193 to 0.311 in.)
      c 3.70 to 6.90 mm (0.146 to 0.272 in.) d 6.7 to 9.7 mm (0.264 to 0.382 in.)
      e 2.4 to 5.4 mm (0.0945 to 0.213 in.) f -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      g 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.) h 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 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 3.0 to 5.4 mm (0.118 to 0.213 in.) l -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      m 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.) n -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A012JNR

      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. A012I11

      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 }