Door Position Adjustment

Information 

After installing the rear door, check that the body fits flush with/parallel to all the edges of front door. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.

1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

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2. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
3. Adjust the hinges (A):
   • Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door in or out until it aligns flush with the body.
   • Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to make the gaps equal.
   • Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.

   Tightening torque 

   (B): 21.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.2 - 2.7 Kgf.m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb.ft)

   (C): 23.6 - 31.9 N.m (2.41 - 3.25 Kgf.m, 17.4 - 23.5 lb.ft)

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4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.
5. Check for water leaks.