FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

A01G9VHE01
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*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.

  • Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


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

      A01G6OOE01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) b 1.35 to 4.35 mm (0.0531 to 0.171 in.)
      c 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) d 1.05 to 4.05 mm (0.0413 to 0.159 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 0.85 to 3.85 mm (0.0335 to 0.152 in.)
      g 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) h 2.05 to 5.05 mm (0.0807 to 0.199 in.)
      i 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) j -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      k 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) l -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      m 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) n -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      o 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.) p 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.)
      q 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) r -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      s 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) t -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  5. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

    Make sure to turn the engine switch off when adjusting door lock strikers.


    1. A01G5LN

      Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

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

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

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01G9CE

      Disengage the 4 claws and front door lock striker cover.

    6. A01G574

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

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

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

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

    9. Engage the 4 claws to front door lock striker cover.

  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }