Adjustment [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

INSPECT FRONT DOOR

Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through l are within each standard range.

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STANDARD CLEARANCE

Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
a	3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.26 in.)	b	4.4 to 7.4 mm (0.173 to 0.291 in.)
c	0.9 to 3.9 mm (0.0354 to 0.154 in.)	d	3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)
e	-0.1 to 2.9 mm (-0.00394 to 0.114 in.)	f	3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)
g	2.1 to 6.1 mm (0.0827 to 0.240 in.)	h	-2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
i	2.3 to 4.7 mm (0.0906 to 0.185 in.)	j	-1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
k	-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)	l	2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.)

ADJUST FRONT DOOR

NOTE:

Make sure to turn the ignition switch off when adjusting door lock strikers.

Using SST, loosen the 2 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.

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Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N*m (331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.
Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N*m (331 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)

Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door lock striker cover.

Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.

Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.
Torque: 23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf)

Engage the 4 claws to install the front door lock striker cover.