Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for both the LH and RH sides.
- The procedure described below 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 on. Substitute
the centering bolts for standard bolts when making adjustments.
Text in Illustration
*1
Centering Bolt
*2
Standard Bolt
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt
chart (See page
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).
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas "A" through "F" are within each standard range.
Standard Clearance:
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Area |
Measurement |
Area |
Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
4.5 to 7.5 mm (0.177 to 0.295 in.) |
B |
3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.150 to 0.268 in.) |
|
C |
0.3 to 3.3 mm (0.012 to 0.130 in.) |
D |
4.6 to 7.6 mm (0.181 to 0.299 in.) |
|
E |
3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.) |
F |
0.5 to 3.5 mm (0.020 to 0.138 in.) |
2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the 4 body side hinge bolts. |
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(b) Tighten the 4 body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque:
26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Adjust the door fitting after the bolts were replaced with new ones.
(c) Adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the 4 door side hinge bolts.
(d) Tighten the 4 door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque:
26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Adjust the door fitting after the bolts were replaced with new ones.
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(e) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws. |
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(f) Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
(g) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.
Torque:
23 N·m {235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf}
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(h) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws. |
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(i) Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
(j) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.
Torque:
23 N·m {235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf}
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