CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
| *a | Centering Bolt |
| *b | Standard Bolt |
Tech Tips
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 (with washers) when making adjustments.
Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.
PROCEDURE
INSPECT BACK DOOR
Check that the clearance measurements of areas "a" through "h" are within each standard range.
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | 5.5 to 8.5 mm (0.217 to 0.335 in.) | b | -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) |
| c | 5.5 to 8.5 mm (0.217 to 0.335 in.) | d | -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) |
| e | 3.85 to 6.85 mm (0.152 to 0.270 in.) | f | 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) |
| g | 4.35 to 7.35 mm (0.171 to 0.289 in.) | h | 4.35 to 7.35 mm (0.171 to 0.289 in.) |
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Deck Board)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
ADJUST BACK DOOR
Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.
Tighten the body side hinge after adjustment.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the striker mounting screws.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the striker mounting screws after adjustment.
INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER
INSTALL REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Deck Board)
INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)
INSTALL DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)