REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A00216XC02
*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 t are within each standard range.

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.45 to 6.45 mm (0.136 to 0.254 in.) b 0.65 to 3.65 mm (0.0256 to 0.144 in.)
      c 3.45 to 6.45 mm (0.136 to 0.254 in.) d 0.85 to 3.85 mm (0.0335 to 0.152 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 1.85 to 4.85 mm (0.0728 to 0.191 in.)
      g 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) h 1.45 to 4.45 mm (0.0571 to 0.175 in.)
      i 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) j -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      k 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) l -0.85 to 3.15 mm (-0.0335 to 0.124 in.)
      m 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) n 0.15 to 4.15 mm (0.00591 to 0.163 in.)
      o 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102 to 0.197 in.) p -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      q 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) r -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      s 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) t -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A011NJU

      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. A011N0J

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

    6. A011MRZ

      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. A011N0J

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