REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A00YMLDC01
*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 "o" are within each standard range.

      A00YODBC01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.9 to 6.9 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) b 7.5 to 10.5 mm (0.295 to 0.413 in.)
      c 3.9 to 6.9 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) d 6.6 to 9.6 mm (0.260 to 0.378 in.)
      e 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) f -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      g 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) h -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      i 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.) j 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.)
      k 3.2 to 5.6 mm (0.126 to 0.220 in.) l -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      m 3.2 to 5.6 mm (0.126 to 0.220 in.) n -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      o 3.0 to 7.0 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A00YP7H

      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 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:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. A00YPQ4

      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 }