Section 446 (Front Door): Adjustment

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ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, loosen the body side hinge bolts to adjust them.

SST 09812-00010

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

Fig 1: Adjusting Door In Forward/Rearward & Vertical Directions
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ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Loosen the door side hinge bolts to adjust them.

HINT:

Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

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

Fig 2: Adjusting Door In Left/Right & Vertical Directions
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ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the door look striker cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Door Look Striker Cover
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2. Check that the door fits and the door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
3. Loosen the striker mounting screws.
  Torque: 11 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf)
4. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.
Fig 4: Taping Striker To Adjust Using Plastic Hammer
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