BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


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    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 (with washers) when making adjustments.

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


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas *1 through *13 are within each standard range.

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      *1 6.8 to 10.8 mm (0.268 to 0.425 in.) *2 -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.0394 to 0.118 in.)
      *3 6.8 to 10.8 mm (0.268 to 0.425 in.) *4 -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.0394 to 0.118 in.)
      *5 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.1380 to 0.295 in.) *6 4.0 to 7.0 mm (0.157 to 0.276 in.)
      *7 -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) *8 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.1380 to 0.295 in.)
      *9 -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.) *10 4.0 to 7.0 mm (0.157 to 0.276 in.)
      *11 -0.9 to 2.1 mm (-0.0354 to 0.0827 in.) *12 4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.)
      *13 4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.) - -

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


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      Disengage the 2 claws, 6 clips and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor finish plate.

  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR


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      Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.

    2. Tighten the body side hinge after the adjustment.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
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      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 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 striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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

  4. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE


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      Engage the 6 clips, 2 claws and 2 guides, and install the rear floor finish plate.