FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B332382C01

*a

Centering Bolt

*b

Standard Bolt
Tip:

  • 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 when making adjustments.

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

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PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR

    1. for 5 Door:

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

        B371501E01
        Table 1. Standard Clearance

        Area

        Measurement

        Area

        Measurement

        a

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        b

        1.0 to 4.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.157 in.)

        c

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        d

        1.4 to 4.4 mm (0.0551 to 0.173 in.)

        e

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        f

        1.2 to 4.2 mm (0.0472 to 0.165 in.)

        g

        2.9 to 6.3 mm (0.114 to 0.248 in.)

        h

        3.4 to 5.8 mm (0.134 to 0.228 in.)

        i

        4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.)

        j

        3.1 to 5.5 mm (0.122 to 0.217 in.)

        k

        -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

        l

        2.6 to 6.0 mm (0.102 to 0.236 in.)

    2. for 3 Door:

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

        B371502E01
        Table 2. Standard Clearance

        Area

        Measurement

        Area

        Measurement

        a

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        b

        1.4 to 4.4 mm (0.0551 to 0.173 in.)

        c

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        d

        1.8 to 4.8 mm (0.0709 to 0.189 in.)

        e

        3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

        f

        1.6 to 4.6 mm (0.0630 to 0.181 in.)

        g

        0.65 to 3.65 mm (0.0256 to 0.144 in.)

        h

        2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.)

        i

        -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.)

        j

        2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.)

        k

        4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.)

        l

        3.1 to 5.5 mm (0.122 to 0.217 in.)

        m

        -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

        n

        2.6 to 6.0 mm (0.102 to 0.236 in.)

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tip:

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

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR

    1. B372115

      Using a clip remover, remove the clip and front fender side panel protector.

  5. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

    Note:

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

    1. B372116

      Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

      09812-00010

    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      26 N*m

      265 kgf*cm

      19 ft.*lbf

    3. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.

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

      26 N*m

      265 kgf*cm

      19 ft.*lbf

    5. B372117

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 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 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.

      23 N*m

      235 kgf*cm

      17 ft.*lbf

  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR

    1. Install the front fender side panel protector with a new clip.

  7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER

    Tip:

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

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  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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