BACK DOOR (for Double Swing Out Type) ADJUSTMENT

A0155GLE01

Note


  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

  • 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.

Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to P are within the standard ranges.

      A0156PSE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 4.6 to 8.6 mm (0.181 to 0.339 in.) B -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      C 6.0 to 10.0 mm (0.236 to 0.394 in.) D -0.9 to 3.1 mm (-0.0354 to 0.122 in.)
      E 11.3 to 14.3 mm (0.445 to 0.563 in.) F 0.5 to 3.5 mm (0.0197 to 0.138 in.)
      G 11.3 to 14.3 mm (0.445 to 0.563 in.) H 0 to 3.0 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)
      I 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) J -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      K 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) L -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      M 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) N -1.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0709 to 0.0866 in.)
      O 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) P -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER LOCK STRIKER COVER (for RH Side)


    1. A0159S5

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the back door upper lock striker cover.

  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)


    1. A0158B3

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

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

      Torque:
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
    3. A015BBR

      Adjust the back door lock striker position by slightly loosening the bolts and hitting the back door lock striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

    4. Tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }
    5. A015DQVE01

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and striker.

    6. Select a back door lock striker shim so that the clearance measurements are within the specified range.

      Tech Tips

      There are 2 types of back door lock striker shims (0.5 mm and 2.0 mm).

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Back Door Lock Striker Shim

    7. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the striker with the 2 bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Mark sure that the yellow marking is facing up when installing the striker.

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

  4. INSTALL BACK DOOR UPPER LOCK STRIKER COVER (for RH Side)


    1. Attach the 4 claws to install the back door upper lock striker cover.

  5. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to P are within the standard ranges.

      A0157CWE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 4.6 to 8.6 mm (0.181 to 0.339 in.) B -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      C 6.0 to 10.0 mm (0.236 to 0.394 in.) D -0.9 to 3.1 mm (-0.0354 to 0.122 in.)
      E 11.3 to 14.3 mm (0.445 to 0.563 in.) F 0.3 to 3.3 mm (0.0118 to 0.130 in.)
      G 11.3 to 14.3 mm (0.445 to 0.563 in.) H 0 to 3.0 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)
      I 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) J -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      K 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) L -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      M 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) N -1.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0709 to 0.0866 in.)
      O 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) P -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)

  6. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)


    1. A0159RW

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

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

      Torque:
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }
    3. A0159SW

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the back door lock striker plate position by slightly loosening the bolts and hitting the back door lock striker plate with a plastic-faced hammer.

    4. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the bolts after the adjustment.

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