REAR 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 REAR DOOR

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

      B371503E01
      Table 1. Standard Clearance

      Area

      Measurement

      Area

      Measurement

      a

      2.9 to 6.3 mm (0.114 to 0.248 in.)

      b

      0.3 to 3.7 mm (0.0118 to 0.146 in.)

      c

      3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

      d

      1.3 to 4.3 mm (0.0512 to 0.169 in.)

      e

      3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

      f

      1.0 to 4.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.157 in.)

      g

      3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

      h

      0.9 to 3.9 mm (0.0354 to 0.154 in.)

      i

      2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.)

      j

      3.4 to 7.4 mm (0.134 to 0.291 in.)

      k

      2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.)

      l

      -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

      m

      4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.)

      n

      3.4 to 5.8 mm (0.134 to 0.228 in.)

      o

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

      -

      -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note:

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

    1. B371587

      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 the 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 the adjustment.

      26 N*m

      265 kgf*cm

      19 ft.*lbf

    5. B371588

      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