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Sliding Door Position Adjustment

NOTE: If equipped, be sure to disable the power sliding door by turning the power sliding door main switch off.
  1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
  2. Remove the bolts (A), and remove both female guides (B) from the body.
    Fig 1: Female Guides And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06967565Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Vertical Adjustment at the Front 

  3. Adjust the lower roller (A).
    1. Remove the roller maintenance cap (B).
    2. Slightly loosen the lower roller bolts (C).
    3. Move the door up or down to equalize the gaps.
    4. Tighten all bolts securely, and reinstall the cap.
      Fig 2: Moving Door Up Or Down For Equalizing Gaps With Torque Specifications
      G06967566Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Horizontal Adjustment at the Front 

  4. Adjust the upper roller (A) and the lower roller subbase (B).
    1. Slightly loosen the upper roller bolts (C).
    2. Slightly loosen the lower roller subbase bolts (D).
    3. Move the door in or out until it's flush with the body.
    4. Tighten all bolts securely.
      Fig 3: Moving Door In Or Out For Flushing Door With Body With Torque Specifications
      G06967567Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Vertical and Horizontal Adjustment at the Rear 

  5. Adjust the center roller (A), the front striker (B) and the rear striker (C).
    1. Loosen the center roller bolts (D).
    2. Move the door in or out until it's flush with the body, and up or down to equalize the gaps.
    3. If necessary, adjust the door cushion (E) to make the door fit flush with the body.
    4. Tighten all bolts securely.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Sliding Rear Door Position (Vertically And Horizontally) With Torque Specifications
      G06967568Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Set the female guides (A), and lightly tighten the bolts (B). Adjust the alignment of the guides by closing the door, then open the door and tighten the bolts.
    Fig 5: Female Guides And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06967569Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Make sure the door opens and closes smoothly, and locks securely.
  8. Check for water leaks (see step  8 ).