FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A01FS1WE01

    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.

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

Text in Illustration
*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      A01FSDQE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition
      A 2.8 to 6.8 mm (0.110 to 0.268 in.) B 1.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0512 to 0.209 in.)
      C 2.8 to 6.8 mm (0.110 to 0.268 in.) D 1.2 to 5.2 mm (0.0472 to 0.205 in.)
      E 3.4 to 6.4 mm (0.134 to 0.252 in.) F 0.7 to 3.7 mm (0.0276 to 0.146 in.)
      G 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0954 to 0.256 in.) H -2 to 2 mm (-0.0787 to 0.787 in.)
      I 2.3 to 5.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.209 in.) J -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      K 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) L -1.5 to 2.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)
      M 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) N -1.6 to 2.4 mm (-0.0630 to 0.0915 in.)
      O 3 to 7 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) P -1.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0709 to 0.0866 in.)
      Q 2 to 5 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) R -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FT5V

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

      SST
      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the 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:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01FTMN

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

    6. A01FSIY

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

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

    8. Attach the 4 claws to install the front door lock striker cover.