BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A003KLDC04
*a Centering Bolt
*b Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


  • Centering bolts are used to install the door hinges to the door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (with washers) when making adjustments.

  • The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through l are within each standard range.

      A003K5DN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 5.6 to 10.6 mm (0.22 to 0.417 in.) b -0.5 to 4.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.177 in.)
      c 5.6 to 10.6 mm (0.22 to 0.417 in.) d -0.5 to 4.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.177 in.)
      e 1.7 to 6.7 mm (0.0669 to 0.264 in.) f 5.6 to 10.6 mm (0.22 to 0.417 in.)
      g 3.35 to 8.35 mm (0.132 to 0.329 in.) h 3.5 to 8.5 mm (0.138 to 0.335 in.)
      i 3.7 to 8.7 mm (0.146 to 0.343 in.) j 3.7 to 8.7 mm (0.146 to 0.343 in.)
      k 7.5 to 11.5 mm (0.295 to 0.453 in.) l 7.5 to 11.5 mm (0.295 to 0.453 in.)

  2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A003LJWC01
      B006IFV Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the 4 claws to remove the deck trim service hole cover as shown in the illustration.

  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR


    1. A003M3Q

      Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the back door and adjust the back door position.

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

      Torque:
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
    3. A003LQU

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

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

    5. 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 DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A003NHSC01
      B006IFV Install in this Direction

      Engage the 4 claws to install the deck trim service hole cover as shown in the illustration.