REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • A01DZ27E01

    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 REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

      A01DXOWE01
      Standard
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) B 1.0 to 4.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.157 in.)
      C 3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) D 0.8 to 3.8 mm (0.0315 to 0.150 in.)
      E 3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) F 0.8 to 3.8 mm (0.0315 to 0.150 in.)
      G 3.0 to 6.0 mm (0.118 to 0.236 in.) H -0.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0315 to 0.0766 in.)
      I 3.3 to 6.3 mm (0.130 to 0.248 in.) J -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.)
      K 3.0 to 6.0 mm (0.118 to 0.236 in.) L -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      M 2.9 to 5.9 mm (0.114 to 0.232 in.) N -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      O 2.8 to 5.8 mm (0.110 to 0.228 in.) P 7.6 to 10.6 mm (0.299 to 0.417 in.)
      Q 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.150 to 0.268 in.) R 7.5 to 10.5 mm (0.295 to 0.413 in.)
      S 5.5 to 8.5 mm (0.217 to 0.335 in.) T -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      U 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.) V -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      W 3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) X -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      Y 3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) Z -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01DZLP

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

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01E2VW

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

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

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    5. A01DY91

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

    6. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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