Rear Door: Adjustments

Rear Door Adjustment

Removal Procedure


Up/Down or In/Out Adjustment
1. Open the rear door.





Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.
Important: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

Loosen the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).
Do not remove the bolts from the door.
3. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the door as needed.
4. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
3. Remove the masking tape.



Removal Procedure


Fore/Aft Adjustment





Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.
Important: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

Loosen the hinge pillar side bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).
Do not remove the bolts from the door.
2. Adjust the door fore and aft by repositioning the door as needed.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the hinge pillar side bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
3. Remove the masking tape.