Section 679 (Front Door): Adjustment

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

HINT:

On the RH side, use in the same procedure as on the LH side.

HINT:

Since the centering bolt is used as a door hinge set bolt, the door can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Centering Bolt And Standard Bolt

INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH Clearance
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ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts. Forward / rearward and vertically.
2. Tighten the bolts after adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH Using SST
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3. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts. Horizontally and vertically.
4. Tighten the bolts after adjustment.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting The Door Horizontally And Vertically
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5. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a brass bar and hammer.
6. Tighten the striker mounting screws after adjustment.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Striker Position
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