Rear Door: Adjustments

HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
- 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 REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

6. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH




7. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.

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 look striker cover rear.




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)