FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A01F8OWC01
*a Centering Bolt
*b Standard Bolt

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure 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.

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PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


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

      A01FA4AN01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) b -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      c 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) d -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      e 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.) f 3.65 to 6.65 mm (0.144 to 0.262 in.)
      g 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) h -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A01F9SP

      Using SST, loosen the 2 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

      SST
      09812-00010

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

      Torque:
      32.5 N*m  { 331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

    3. Loosen the 2 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.

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

      Torque:
      32.5 N*m  { 331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01FAVR

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door lock striker cover.

    6. A01F829

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 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. A01FAVR

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