Section 1045 (Back Door): Adjustment

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HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

INSPECT BACK DOOR

Check that the clearance is within the standard range.

Fig 1: Checking Clearance

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Standard:

STANDARD CHART

Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
A	6.6 +/-1.5 mm (0.260 +/-0.059 in.)	D	4.6 +/-1.5 mm (0.181 +/-0.059 in.)
B	5.8 +/-1.5 mm (0.228 +/-0.059 in.)	E	4.8 +/-1.5 mm (0.189 +/-0.059 in.)

ADJUST BACK DOOR
1. Adjust the top end of the back door panel on the horizontal plane by loosening the door side hinge bolt.
2. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
  Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 00 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Adjusting Back Door
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3. Vertically adjust the rear end of the back door panel by loosening the back door lock bolts.
  NOTE: Tap the base for adjustment.
4. Tighten the 3 door lock bolts after the adjustment.
  Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 75 in.lbf)
Fig 3: Adjusting Rear End Of Back Door Panel
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