REAR 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.

  • B003PT5C19
    *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 REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      B003JBRN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.) B 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      C 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) D -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      E 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.) F 4.2 to 7.2 mm (0.165 to 0.283 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B003R52

      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. B003LD0

      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. B003L3I

      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 }