FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

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*1 Centering Bolt
*2 Standard Bolt

Tech Tips

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

  • The procedure listed below 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 Click here.

  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR

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

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) b 9.0 to 12.0 mm (0.354 to 0.472 in.)
      c 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) d 1.7 to 4.7 mm (0.0669 to 0.185 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 1.0 to 4.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.157 in.)
      g 2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.) h 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102 to 0.197 in.)
      i -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.) j 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102 to 0.197 in.)
      k -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.) l 2.9 to 7.1 mm (0.114 to 0.280 in.)
      m 2.3 to 4.7 mm (0.0906 to 0.185 in.) n -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      o 2.3 to 4.7 mm (0.0906 to 0.185 in.) p -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SEAL

    1. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the front fender seal.

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  6. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note

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

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

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

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

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

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    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 adjustment.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SEAL

    1. Install the front fender seal with new 3 clips.

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  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }