| *a | Centering Bolt |
| *b | Standard Bolt |
Centering bolts are used to install the door hinges to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.
The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1.INSPECT REAR DOOR
Check that the clearance measurements of areas A through L are within each standard range.
| Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | -1.2 to 1.2 mm
(-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.) |
B | 3.3 to 5.7 mm
(0.130 to 0.224 in.) |
| C | -1.2 to 1.2 mm
(-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.) |
D | 3.3 to 5.7 mm
(0.130 to 0.224 in.) |
| E | 2.4 to 6.4 mm
(0.0945 to 0.2520 in.) |
F | 3.4 to 6.8 mm
(0.134 to 0.268 in.) |
| G | 0.9 to 4.9 mm
(0.0354 to 0.1929 in.) |
H | 3.3 to 6.7 mm
(0.130 to 0.224 in.) |
| I | 0.8 to 4.8 mm
(0.0315 to 0.189 in.) |
J | 4.3 to 8.3 mm
(0.169 to 0.327 in.) |
| K | 2.7 to 5.7 mm
(0.106 to 0.224 in.) |
L | -1.5 to 1.5 mm
(-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) |
2.ADJUST REAR DOOR
Make sure to turn the ignition switch off before adjusting the door lock strikers.
Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.
Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.
Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.
Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.
Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.