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Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT




1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, loosen the body side hinge bolts to adjust them.

SST 09812-00010

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




2. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust them.

HINT: Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

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

3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER




a. Using a screwdriver, remove the door lock striker cover.

HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.




b. Check that the door fits and the door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
c. Loosen the striker mounting screws.

Torque: 11 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf)

d. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.