Section 1023 (Front Door): Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 & Standard Bolts

ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
1. SST 09812-00010
2. Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Fig 2: Adjusting Door By Loosening Body Side Hinge Bolts
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ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
1. Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Fig 3: Adjusting Door By Loosening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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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
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3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a hammer.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Striker Position Hitting Striker With Hammer
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4. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
5. Install the striker cover.