BACK DOOR ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the RH side.

  • B276679C03

    *1

    Centering Bolt

    *2

    Standard Bolt

    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.

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PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

      B336853E01
      Table 1. Standard Clearance

      Area

      Measurement

      Area

      Measurement

      A

      6.0 to 9.0 mm (0.236 to 0.354 in.)

      B

      -0.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0196 to 0.0984 in.)

      C

      6.0 to 9.0 mm (0.236 to 0.354 in.)

      D

      -0.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0196 to 0.0984 in.)

      E

      (Reference)

      3.35 to 7.35 mm (0.132 to 0.290 in.)

      F

      (Reference)

      3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.)

      G

      3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.147 to 0.264 in.)

      -

      -

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire, for Compact Spare Tire)

  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Full Size Spare Tire)

  4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (w/o Spare Tire, for Compact Spare Tire)

  6. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Full Size Spare Tire)

  7. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. B336854

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

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

      20 N*m

      204 kgf*cm

      15 ft.*lbf

    3. B336855

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

      23 N*m

      235 kgf*cm

      17 ft.*lbf

  8. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Full Size Spare Tire)

  9. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (w/o Spare Tire, for Compact Spare Tire)

  10. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX LH

  11. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY