BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas H to I are within the standard range.

      A015595E01
      Standard Measurement
      Area Specified Condition
      H 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.150 to 0.268 in.)
      I 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

  2. ADJUST TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Loosen the hinge bolts.

    2. A01557P

      Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    3. Tighten the hinge bolts.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
    4. A015E8K

      Loosen the hinge bolts.

    5. Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    6. Tighten the hinge bolts.

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

  3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER


    1. A015DIW

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to G are within the standard range.

      A015DIRE01
      Standard Measurement
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 5.7 to 8.7 mm (0.224 to 0.343 in.) E 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.)
      B 0.0 to 3.0 mm (0.000 to 0.118 in.) F -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.)
      C 3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.) G 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
      D 3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.) - -

  5. ADJUST REAR SWING GATE LOCK STRIKER


    1. A015DT6

      Check that the door fit and door linkages are adjusted correctly.

    2. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

    3. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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

  6. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0158K8

      Loosen the hinge bolts.

    2. Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    3. Tighten the hinge bolts.

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

    4. Partially remove the roof headlining.


      1. w/ Sliding Roof:

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      2. w/o Sliding Roof:

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    5. A0159AX

      Loosen the hinge nuts.

    6. Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

    7. Tighten the hinge nuts.

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

    8. Install the roof headlining.


      1. w/ Sliding Roof:

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      2. w/o Sliding Roof:

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