FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

A0041PME02
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*1 Centering Bolt
*2 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 on it. 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 "k" are within each standard range.

      A00434CE02
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.) b 4.7 to 7.7 mm (0.185 to 0.303 in.)
      c 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.) d 5.3 to 8.3 mm (0.209 to 0.327 in.)
      e 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) f -1.3 to 1.7 mm (-0.0512 to 0.0669 in.)
      g 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) h -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      i 4.15 to 7.15 mm (0.163 to 0.281 in.) j 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.11 to 0.228 in.)
      k -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A0042Y2

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

      SST
      09812-00010

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

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

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

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. A0040PZ

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

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

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

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