Front Door: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTHINT: In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.
HINT: 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
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR
a. Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts forward/rearward and vertically.
b. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
c. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts horizontally and vertically.
d. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
e. Using a screwdriver, remove the door lock striker cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
f. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
g. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)