Front Door: Adjustment

NOTE: Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt, the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.

Fig 2: Adjusting Front Door In Forward/Rearward And Vertical Directions
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SST 09812-00010

Torque: 33 N.m (335 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
ADJUST FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER
1. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Front Door Lock Striker
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Striker Cover
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  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a hammer.
4. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
5. Install the striker cover.