Back Door

ADJUSTMENT

HINT:
- On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.




- Since a centering bolt is used as door hinge mounting bolts on the body side and the door side, the door can not be adjusted with them on. Substitute a bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.







1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.




2. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Adjust the door forward/rearward and vertically by loosening the body side hinge nuts and bolt.
b. Tighten the body side hinge nuts and bolt after the adjustment.

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




c. Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
d. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.

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

e. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door scuff plate.

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-faced hammer.
g. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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