Adjustment Procedure

With the door closed, inspect the following gaps. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the rear door hinge bolts and adjust the door by moving the door in the following directions:
- Upward or downward
- Forward or rearward
- Inward or outward

Fig 1: View Of Rear Door Gaps - Rear Door To Roof & Rocker Panel

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Inspect/adjust the rear door to roof gap (crew cab).
- The gap (A) should be 7-9 mm (0.27-0.35 in).
- The flushness (B) should be 0-1.5 mm (0-0.06 in).
Inspect/adjust the rear door to rocker panel gap (crew cab).
- The distance from the edge of the rocker to the door (C) should be 1-3 mm (0.04-0.12 in).
- The gap (D) should be parallel to within 1 mm (0.04 in).

Fig 2: View Of Rear Door Gaps - Rear Door To Rear Cab, Rear Door B-Pillar

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Inspect/adjust the rear door to rear cab gap (crew cab).
- The gap (A) should be 4-6 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
- The flushness (B) should be 0-1.5 mm (0-0.06 in).
Inspect/adjust the rear door B-pillar gap (crew cab).
- The gap (C) between the rear door to the B-pillar flange is 12.5-16.5 mm (0.49-0.65 in).
- The gap (D) between the front of the rear door and the rear of the B-pillar should be 14.5-18.5 mm (0.57-73 in).

Fig 3: View Of Rear Side Access Door To Rear Cab Gap

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Inspect/adjust the rear side access door to rear cab gap (extended cab).
- The gap (A) should be 4-6 mm (0.16-0.24 in).
- The flushness (B) should be 0-1.5 mm (0-0.06 in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

When the proper adjustment specifications are set, tighten the rear door hinge bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the rear door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).