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 Service Precautions.

2. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.
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 Service Precautions.

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 Service Precautions.

1. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.
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 Service Precautions.

1. Install the hinge pillar side bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4) to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

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

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