BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A005HMRE01

Tech Tips


  • Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge onto the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts in. Substitute standard bolts (with washers) for the centering bolts when making adjustments.

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    *1 Centering Bolt
    *2 Standard Bolt

  • For bolts without torque specifications, check the standard bolt chart.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR


    1. Check that the clearance measurements are within the standard ranges.

      A005H3HE01
      Standard
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      *a

      6.5 to 9.5 mm

      (0.256 to 0.374 in.)

      		 *b

      -0.5 to 2.5 mm

      (-0.020 to 0.098 in.)
      *c

      6.5 to 9.5 mm

      (0.256 to 0.374 in.)

      		 *d

      -0.5 to 2.5 mm

      (-0.020 to 0.098 in.)
      *e

      3.5 to 7.5 mm

      (0.138 to 0.295 in.)

      		 *f

      1.42 to 5.4 mm

      (0.055 to 0.213 in.)
      *g

      3.2 to 7.2 mm

      (0.126 to 0.284 in.)

      		 *h

      3.5 to 7.5 mm

      (0.138 to 0.295 in.)
      *i

      -1.5 to 2.5 mm

      (-0.059 to 0.098 in.)

      		 *j

      3.2 to 7.2 mm

      (0.126 to 0.284 in.)
      *k

      -2.0 to 2.0 mm

      (-0.079 to 0.079 in.)

      		 *l

      -1.5 to 2.5 mm

      (-0.059 to 0.098 in.)

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER

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  3. ADJUST BACK DOOR


    1. A005MIM

      Adjust the door position.


      1. Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

        Torque:
        19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
    2. A005M35

      Adjust the striker position.


      1. Using a "TORX" socket wrench T40, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting bolts and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.

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

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

  4. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER

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