FRONT 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.

  • B00577KC02
    *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 FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      A01XNM9C01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) B 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.1969 in.)
      C 2.95 to 6.95 mm (0.1161 to 0.2736 in.) D -0.35 to 3.65 mm (-0.0138 to 0.1437 in.)

      E

      (Reference)

      		 0 mm (0 in.)

      F

      (Reference)

      		 4.1 mm (0.1614 in.)
      G 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.1024 to 0.1969 in.) H -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01XP3V

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

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the body after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01XP9R

      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. A01XOWT

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the striker cover.

    6. A01XPF1

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

    7. Attach the 4 claws and install the striker cover.