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Back Door: Adjustment

NOTE:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY

Check that the clearance is within the standard range.

Fig 2: Inspecting Back Door Panel Sub-Assy

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Standard:

BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY SPECIFICATIONS

A	10.6 +/- 1.5 mm (0.417 +/- 0.059 in.)
B	7.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.276 +/- 0.059 in.)
C	6.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.236 +/- 0.059 in.)
D	5.7 +/- 1.5 mm (0.224 +/- 0.059 in.)

ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY
1. Adjust the door forward/rearward and vertically by loosening the body side hinge nuts and bolt.
2. Tighten the body side hinge nuts and bolt after the adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Back Door Panel Sub-Assy
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3. Horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
4. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Tightening Body Side Hinge Bolts
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5. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door scuff plate. (See ROOF HEADLINING ASSY )
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.
7. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
Fig 5: Adjusting Striker Mounting Screws
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