Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

BACK DOOR

BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment











Check the clearance and the surface height between back door and each part by visually and touching.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.





1.Remove luggage rear plate mask. Refer to "LUGGAGE REAR PLATE : Removal and Installation" Luggage Rear Plate.
2.Loosen back door striker mounting bolts.
3.Loosen back door hinge mounting nuts (back door side).
4.Loosen bumper rubber (side and lower).
5.Lift up back door approximately 100 - 150 mm (3.937 - 5.906 in) height then close it lightly and check that it is engaged firmly with back door closed.
6.Check the clearance and surface height.
7.Finally tighten back door hinge, bumper rubber, and back door striker.
8.Install luggage rear plate mask. Refer to "LUGGAGE REAR PLATE : Removal and Installation" Luggage Rear Plate.

BACK DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust back door striker so that i becomes parallel with back door lock insertion direction.