FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A00228XC01
*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.

    Click here

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


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

      A0020U4N02
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) b 1.35 to 4.35 mm (0.0531 to 0.171 in.)
      c 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) d 0.55 to 3.55 mm (0.0217 to 0.140 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 0.55 to 3.55 mm (0.0217 to 0.140 in.)
      g 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) h -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      i 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102 to 0.197 in.) j -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      k 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102 to 0.197 in.) l -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      m 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) n 5.15 to 9.15 mm (0.203 to 0.360 in.)
      o 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) p 4.55 to 8.55 mm (0.179 to 0.337 in.)
      q 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) r -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      s 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) t 4.55 to 7.55 mm (0.179 to 0.297 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR


    1. A002309

      Disengage the 5 clips and remove the front fender side panel protector.

  6. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A002347

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

      SST
      09812-00020

    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:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }
    5. A0020GD

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door lock striker cover.

    6. A0021NH

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

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

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

      Torque:
      23 N*m  { 235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }
    9. A0020GD

      Engage the 4 claws to install the front door lock striker cover.

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR


    1. A002309

      Install the front fender side panel protector with 5 new clips.

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER

    Click here

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Click here

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Click here