Section 266 (Front Door): Adjustment

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HINT:

On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
Since a centering bolt is used as a door hinge mounting bolt 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 Centering & Standard Bolt
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INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH

Check that the clearance is within the standard range.

Fig 2: Inspecting Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH

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Standard:

STANDARD CHART

A	4.5 +/-1.5 mm (0.177 +/-0.059 in.)
B	5.5 +/-1.5 mm (0.220 +/-0.059 in.)
C	5.9 +/-1.5 mm (0.232 +/-0.059 in.)
D	160 mm (6.30 in.)
E	5.0 +/-1.5 mm (0.197 +/-0.059 in.)

ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Put strips of protective tapes on the door panel and fender panel, as shown in Fig 3 .
  
  Fig 3: Putting Protective Tapes On Door & Fender Panel
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2. Open the door, and remove the 5 clips.
  HINT:
  
  If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new clips.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Clips
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3. Remove the fender side panel protector LH from the gap between the fender and door.
4. Using SST, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
  SST 09812-00010, 09812-00020
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Door Using SST
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5. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
6. Adjust the door forward/rearward and vertically by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
7. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Tightening & Adjusting Door Side Hinge Bolt
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8. Install the fender side panel protector LH with the 5 clips.
9. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 7: Disengaging Claws
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10. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.
11. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 8: Adjusting & Tightening Striker Mounting Screws
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