BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A002BE0C01
*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.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


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

      A0028YZN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 9.0 to 13.0 mm (0.354 to 0.512 in.) b 0 to 3.5 mm (0.00 to 0.138 in.)
      c 7.4 to 11.4 mm (0.291 to 0.449 in.) d 0 to 3.5 mm (0.00 to 0.138 in.)
      e 6.0 to 10.0 mm (0.236 to 0.394 in.) f 5.4 to 8.4 mm (0.213 to 0.331 in.)
      g 0.2 to 3.2 mm (0.00787 to 0.126 in.) h 4.8 to 7.8 mm (0.189 to 0.307 in.)
      i -0.4 to 2.6 mm (-0.0157 to 0.102 in.) j 21.5 to 25.5 mm (0.847 to 1.00 in.)
      k 4.3 to 8.3 mm (0.169 to 0.327 in.) l 4.8 to 8.8 mm (0.189 to 0.346 in.)
      m 4.8 to 8.8 mm (0.189 to 0.346 in.) - -

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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  7. ADJUST BACK DOOR


    1. A002CD2

      Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the 4 bolts.

    2. Tighten the body side hinge after adjustment.

      Torque:
      19.5 N*m  { 199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
    3. A002B17

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the striker mounting 2 screws.

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

    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the striker mounting 2 screws after adjustment.

      Torque:
      23 N*m  { 235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }
    6. A00274H

      After adjusting the back door position, adjust the position of the back door lower stoppers.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }
    7. A0027D0

      After adjusting the back door position, adjust the position of the back door stopper brackets.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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  9. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  10. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

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  11. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  12. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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