BACK DOOR(for Hatchback) ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

B332383C02

*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 (with washers) when making adjustments.

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

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PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR

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

      B333989N01
      Table 1. Standard Clearance

      Area

      Measurement

      Area

      Measurement

      a

      5.5 to 8.5 mm (0.217 to 0.335 in.)

      b

      0.5 to 2.0 mm (0.0197 to 0.0787 in.)

      c

      5.5 to 8.5 mm (0.217 to 0.335 in.)

      d

      0.5 to 2.0 mm (0.0197 to 0.0787 in.)

      e

      3.85 to 6.85 mm (0.152 to 0.270 in.)

      f

      3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.)

      g

      4.35 to 7.35 mm (0.171 to 0.289 in.)

      h

      4.35 to 7.35 mm (0.171 to 0.289 in.)

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

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  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  7. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Package Tray Trim)

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  8. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER

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  9. ADJUST BACK DOOR

    1. B327941

      Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.

    2. Tighten the body side hinge after adjustment.

      19.5 N*m

      199 kgf*cm

      14 ft.*lbf

    3. B327942

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

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

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

      11.5 N*m

      117 kgf*cm

      8 ft.*lbf

  10. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER

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  11. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Package Tray Trim)

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  12. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  13. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  14. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Deck Floor Box)

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  15. INSTALL REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY

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  16. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

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