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Back Door: Adjustment

  1. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 
    Fig 1: Adjusting Door In Forward/Rearward & Vertical Directions
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    Adjust the door by slightly loosening the hinge nuts on the body side.

    1. Torque: 
    2. Door side: 36 N.m (365 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
    3. Body side: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
  2. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER 
    Fig 2: Adjusting Door Lock Striker
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    1. Loosen the striker mounting screws. Torque: 23 N.m (230 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
    2. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust it.