Front Door: Adjustments

HINT:
- In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.
- Since the centering bolt is used as a door hinge set bolt, the door can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.




1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.




2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
SST 09812-00010

a. Using SST adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)




b. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)




c. Using a roof-molding remover, remover the door lock striker cover front.




d. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a brass bar and hammer.

e. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.

Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)