FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A01MJN3C01
    *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


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

      A01MFN2E01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.) B 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)
      C 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.091 to 0.209 in.) D -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      E 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.091 to 0.209 in.) F -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      G 3.8 to 5.8 mm (0.150 to 0.228 in.) H 3.8 to 5.8 mm (0.150 to 0.228 in.)
      I 2.6 to 5.6 mm (0.102 to 0.220 in.) J -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      K 2.6 to 5.6 mm (0.102 to 0.220 in.) L -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      M 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) N -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER COVER


    1. A01MINEC01
      B006JFV Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claws to remove the front door lock striker cover as shown in the illustration.

  3. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MJD4

      Using SST, adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the 4 body side hinge bolts.

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the 4 body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      32.5 N*m  { 331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01MH4M

      Adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the 2 door side hinge bolts.

    4. Tighten the 2 door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      32.5 N*m  { 331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01MJI8

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

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

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

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER COVER


    1. A01MFOFC01
      B006JFV Install in this Direction

      Engage the claws to install the front door lock striker cover as shown in the illustration.