BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A002YM7C04
*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" to "O" are within the standard ranges.

      A002YMJN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 7.1 to 11.1 mm (0.280 to 0.437 in.) B -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.039 to 0.118 in.)
      C 7.1 to 11.1 mm (0.280 to 0.437 in.) D -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.039 to 0.118 in.)
      E -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.) F 4.0 to 8.0 mm (0.157 to 0.315 in.)
      G 3.5 to 8.5 mm (0.138 to 0.335 in.) H 3.5 to 8.5 mm (0.138 to 0.335 in.)
      I 3.3 to 7.3 mm (0.130 to 0.287 in.) J 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.)
      K 2.4 to 5.4 mm (0.094 to 0.213 in.) L 4.0 to 8.0 mm (0.157 to 0.315 in.)
      M 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) N 4.0 to 8.0 mm (0.157 to 0.315 in.)
      O 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.150 to 0.268 in.) - -

  2. REMOVE DECK TRIM REAR COVER

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  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR


    1. A002YP1

      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:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
    3. A002YTA

      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 REAR COVER

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