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Adjustment [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR 
    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through p are within each standard range.
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      STANDARD CLEARANCE

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.0 to 7.0 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) b 0.5 to 4.5 mm (0.020 to 0.177 in.)
      c 2.4 to 5.4 mm (0.094 to 0.213 in.) d -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.059 to 0.059 in.)
      e 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) f -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      g 3.0 to 7.0 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) h 0.5 to 4.5 mm (0.020 to 0.177 in.)
      i 3.2 to 7.2 mm (0.126 to 0.283 in.) j -0.1 to 3.9 mm (-0.004 to 0.154 in.)
      k 3.2 to 7.2 mm (0.126 to 0.283 in.) l -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      m 2.5 to 4.9 mm (0.098 to 0.193 in.) n -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.047 to 0.047 in.)
      o 3.6 to 5.6 mm (0.142 to 0.220 in.) p -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR 
    NOTE:

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

    1. Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.
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      • SST: 09812-00020 
    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf/cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    3. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.
    4. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

      Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf/cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    5. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the front door lock striker cover.
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    6. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.
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    7. Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
    8. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.

      Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf/cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

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