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Front Door: Adjustment

HINT:

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 Centering And Standard Bolts
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  1. ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

    Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.

    SST 09812-00010

    Torque: 33 N.m (335 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 2: Adjusting Front Door In Forward/Rearward And Vertical Directions
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  2. 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) 

  3. ADJUST FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER 
    1. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Front Door In Left/Right And Vertical Directions
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    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Striker Cover
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    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.
      Fig 5: Adjusting Striker
      G03377242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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