FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the front door adjustment are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed / Installed / Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

    w/ Power Back Door System:

  • Reset back door close position

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Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the RH side.

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    *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. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:


    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

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      Standard Clearance
      A 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) B 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      C 2.2 to 5.2 mm (0.087 to 0.205 in.) D 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      E 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.098 to 0.217 in.) F 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      G -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.) H 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      I -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.) J 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.)

  4. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B003PI0

      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:
      21 N*m  { 214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    3. B003L99

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

    4. Tighten the hinge bolts on the door after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. B003KEW

      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.

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

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

  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  6. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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