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Adjustment [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 4.8 to 8.8 mm (0.189 to 0.346 in.) b -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.039 to 0.118 in.)
      c 4.8 to 8.8 mm (0.189 to 0.346 in.) d -1.0 to 3.0 mm (-0.039 to 0.118 in.)
      e 3.0 to 7.0 mm (0.118 to 0.276 in.) f -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.079 to 0.079 in.)
      g 3.5 to 7.5 mm (0.138 to 0.295 in.) h 0.1 to 4.1 mm (0.004 to 0.161 in.)
      i 2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.098 to 0.256 in.) j 4.0 to 8.0 mm (0.157 to 0.315 in.)
  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER PLATE (except Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2023 - ]

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK SERVICE COVER (except Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2023 - ]

  8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2023 - ]

  9. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK SERVICE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [08/2023 - ]

  10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 42 [08/2023 - ]

  11. ADJUST BACK DOOR 
    1. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the back door and adjust the back door position.
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    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    3. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.
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    4. Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.

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

  12. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
  13. INSTALL JUNCTION BLOCK SERVICE COVER LH 
  14. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR LH 
  15. INSTALL JUNCTION BLOCK SERVICE COVER (except Gasoline Model) 
  16. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD REAR RH 
  17. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX LH 
  18. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (for Gasoline Model) 
  19. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE COVER PLATE (except Gasoline Model) 
  20. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY