FRONT DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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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.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR


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

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      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      *a 3.62 to 7.62 mm (0.143 to 0.300 in.) *b 2.92 to 6.92 mm (0.115 to 0.272 in.)
      *c 5.37 to 8.37 mm (0.211 to 0.330 in.) *d 3.57 to 6.57 mm (0.141 to 0.259 in.)
      *e 5.37 to 8.37 mm (0.211 to 0.330 in.) *f 3.57 to 6.57 mm (0.141 to 0.259 in.)
      *g 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) *h -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      *i 3.0 to 6.0 mm (0.118 to 0.236 in.) *j -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      *k 3.8 to 7.8 mm (0.150 to 0.307 in.) *l 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)
      *m -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. Remove the front wheel.

    2. Remove the body rocker panel moulding assembly Click here.

    3. Remove the front fender liner.

      Tech Tips

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

    4. A005AU0

      Remove the 3 clips and front fender side panel protector.

    5. A005EKM

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

      SST
      09812-00010

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

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

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

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    9. A005EUS

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

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

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

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

    12. Install the front fender side panel protector with 3 new clips.

    13. Install the front fender liner.

      Tech Tips

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

    14. Install the body rocker panel moulding assembly Click here.

    15. Install the front wheel Click here.