REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

A005DLZE01
Text in Illustration
*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. 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 REAR DOOR


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

      A005DHDE01
      Standard Clearance
      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      *a 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.) *b -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      *c 5.57 to 8.57 mm (0.219 to 0.337 in.) *d 3.57 to 6.57 mm (0.141 to 0.259 in.)
      *e 5.17 to 8.17 mm (0.204 to 0.322 in.) *f 3.57 to 6.57 mm (0.141 to 0.259 in.)
      *g 4.22 to 8.22 mm (0.166 to 0.324 in.) *h 1.52 to 5.52 mm (0.0598 to 0.217 in.)
      *i 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.) *j -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      *k 2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.) *l -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)
      *m 3.8 to 7.8 mm (0.150 to 0.307 in.) *n 3.0 to 6.0 mm (0.118 to 0.236 in.)
      *o -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) - -

  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

    Note

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


    1. A005C1S

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

      SST
      09812-00010

    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. A005AXV

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

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