REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A01V8B7C02
    *1 Centering Bolt
    *2 Standard Bolt

    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 for standard bolts when making adjustments.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to L are within the standard ranges.

      A01V7LFN02
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement

      A

      (Reference)

      		 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0866 to 0.205 in.) B -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      C 2.9 to 5.3 mm (0.114 to 0.209 in.) D -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      E 2.9 to 5.3 mm (0.114 to 0.209 in.) F -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      G 3.9 to 6.9 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) H 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)

      I

      (Reference)

      		 4.6 to 7.6 mm (0.181 to 0.299 in.) J 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.)
      K -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

      L

      (Reference)

      		 4.9 mm (0.193 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01V984

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

    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the 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:
      21 N*m  { 214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01V8AY

      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.

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

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