CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
| *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.
PROCEDURE
INSPECT ACCESS PANEL PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to I are within the standard ranges.
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ADJUST ACCESS PANEL PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, loosen the hinge bolts on the body and adjust the access panel position.
Tighten the hinge bolts on the body after the adjustment.
Loosen the hinge bolts on the access panel and adjust the access panel position.
Tighten the hinge bolts on the access panel after the adjustment.
Remove the roof side rail garnish LH
Remove the 2 screws and roof side rail garnish insert LH.
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 and brass bar.
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.
Install the roof side rail garnish insert LH with the 2 screws.
Install the roof side rail garnish LH.