Front Door: Adjustment

NOTE: In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Substitute For Centering Bolt

INSPECT FRONT DOOR
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
Fig 2: Identifying Clearance Specifications
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ADJUST FRONT DOOR
1. Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
  SST 09812-00010
  
  Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
2. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
  Torque: 32.5 N.m (331 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Door By Loosening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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3. Using a screwdriver, remove the door lock striker cover.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Door Lock Striker Cover
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4. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Striker
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5. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)