Front Door: Adjustment

HINT:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Centering Bolt And Standard Bolt

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

Fig 2: Adjusting Front Door In Forward/Rearward And Vertical Directions
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

   Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

   Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

Fig 3: Adjusting Front Door In Left/Right And Vertical Directions
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. ADJUST FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER 
   1. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 4: Removing Striker Cover
   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   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
   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002