Sliding Door

1. Fully close the sliding door manually (full-latch condition).
2. Verify that the door-ajar warning light is not illuminated.
3. Measure each measurement location on the sliding door and verify that each measured value is within the standard clearance.
   Fig 2: Identifying Sliding Door Standard Clearance

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   Measurement Locations And Standard Clearance 

   1. 3.6-7.6 mm {0.15-0.29 in}
   2. -2.0-2.0 mm {-0.078-0.078 in}
   3. 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
   4. -1.5-1.5 mm {-0.059-0.059}
   5. 2.5-5.5 mm {0.10-0.21 in}
   6. -1.5-1.5 mm {-0.059-0.059 in}
   7. -1.8-1.8 mm {-0.070-0.070 in}
4. If the value at each measurement location is out of each standard clearance, perform adjustment at the measurement location.
   • Adjustment method for measurement locations a, c, e and f. (See below.)
   • Adjustment method for measurement location b. (See below.)
   • Adjustment method for measurement location d. (See below.)
   • Adjustment method for measurement location g. (See below.)

Adjustment at Measurement Locations a, c, e and f 

• Adjust the sliding door by moving the adjustment plate of the center roller.
• The sliding door adjustment in the vehicles longitudinal direction, and the adjustment at the rear part of the sliding door in the vehicles lateral direction can be performed at the same time.
Fig 3: Identifying Sliding Door Adjustment Plate And Center Roller
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1. Compare the measurement value with the standard clearance, and determine the adjustment direction and distance for the sliding door.
2. Open a sliding door and support the door using a garage jack.
Fig 4: Sliding Door Center Roller And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the center roller from the sliding door.
5. Affix masking tape to the position shown in the figure.
   Fig 5: Identifying Sliding Door Adjustment Plate And Masking Tape Application Points

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6. Based on the adjustment direction determined in Step 1, determine the direction to move the adjustment plate.
   • Determine the direction to move the adjustment plate according to the following conditions:
     • When adjusting the sliding door toward the vehicles front and toward the cabin, move the adjustment plate toward the vehicles front.
     • When adjusting the sliding door toward the vehicles rear and toward the cabin, move the adjustment plate toward the vehicles rear.
7. Measure the adjustment distance determined in Step 1 and place a mark on the masking tape affixed in Step 5.
   Fig 6: Identifying Adjustment Plate Masking Tape Marking Position

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   • Based on the direction to move the adjustment plate determined in Step 6, determine the mark location following the conditions shown in the figure.
8. Loosen the positioning pin securing the nut.
   Fig 7: Center Roller Positioning Pin Securing Nut With Torque Specifications

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9. Moved the adjustment plate and align to the mark placed in Step 7.
10. Secure the postioning pin securing nut.
11. Perform measurements at each measurement location and verify that each value is within the standard clearance.
12. Perform the inspection after the sliding door adjustment. (See Inspection After Sliding Door Adjustment .)

Adjustment at Measurement Location b 

1. Compare the measurement value with the standard clearance and determine the adjustment direction and distance for the sliding door.
2. Open the sliding door and support the door using a garage jack.
3. Affix masking tape to the position shown in the figure, and place alignment marks.
   Fig 8: Identifying Upper Roller Bracket Masking Tape Alignment Mark

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4. Measure the adjustment distance determined in Step 1 from the alignment mark placed in Step 3, and place the mark.
   • Based on the direction to move the sliding door determined in Step 1, determine the mark location following the conditions shown in the figure.
     Fig 9: Identifying Upper Roller Bracket Inner/Outer Masking Tape Alignment Marks

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5. After loosening the bolts shown in the figure, move the sliding door and align the alignment marks with the marks made in Step 4.
   • Adjust the sliding door by moving the sliding door itself.
6. Tighten the bolts.
   Fig 10: Sliding Door Upper Roller Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Remove the male wedge and remove the double-sided adhesive tape from the male wedge and sliding door.
8. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surfaces of the male wedge and sliding door.
9. Affix the double-sided adhesive tape to the male wedge.
10. Temporarily tighten the bolts so that the male wedge is installed slightly away from the door.
    CAUTION: If the male wedge is installed in the wrong direction the related parts may be damaged. Install the male wedge in the direction shown in the figure.

    Fig 11: Sliding Door Male Wedge Installation Direction With Torque Specifications

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11. Fully close the sliding door to position the male wedge.
12. Fully open the sliding door.
13. Press firmly around the male wedge to securely affix the double-sided adhesive tape.
14. Fully tighten the bolts and install the male wedge.
15. Perform measurements at each measurement location and verify that each value is within the standard clearance.
16. Perform the inspection after the sliding door adjustment. (See Inspection After Sliding Door Adjustment .)

Adjustment at Measurement Location d 

1. Compare the measurement value with the standard clearance, and determine the adjustment direction and distance for the sliding door.
2. Open the sliding door and support the door using a garage jack.
   Fig 12: Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket

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3. Affix masking tape to the position shown in the figure, and place alignment marks.
   Fig 13: Identifying Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket Masking Tape And Alignment Mark

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4. Based on the adjustment direction determined in Step 1, determine the direction to move the lower roller bracket.
   • Determine the direction to move the lower roller bracket according to the following conditions:
     • When adjusting the sliding door outward of the vehicle, move the lower roller bracket outward of the vehicle.
     • When adjusting the sliding door inward of the cabin, move the lower roller bracket inward of the cabin.
5. Measure the adjustment distance determined in Step 1 from the alignment mark placed in Step 3, and place the mark.
   • Based on the direction to move the sliding door determined in Step 4, determine the mark loaction following the conditions shown in the figure.
   Fig 14: Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket Masking Tape And Inner/Outer Alignment Marks
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6. After loosening the bolts shown in the figure, move the sliding door and align the alignment marks with the marks made in Step 5.
   • Adjust the sliding door by moving the sliding door itself.
     Fig 15: Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Tighten the bolts.
8. Remove the male wedge and remove the double-sided adhesive tape from the male wedge and sliding door.
9. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surfaces of the male wedge and sliding door.
10. Affix double-sided adhesive tape to the male wedge.
11. Temporarily toghten the bolts so that the male wedge is installed slightly away from the door.
    CAUTION: If the male wedge is installed in the wrong direction, the related parts may be damaged. Install the male wedge in the direction shown in the figure.
    Fig 16: Sliding Door Male Wedge Installation Direction With Torque Specifications

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12. Fully close the sliding door to position the male wedge.
13. Fully open the sliding door.
14. Press firmly around the male wedge to securely affix the double-sided adhesive tape.
15. Fully tighten the bolts and install the male wedge.
16. Perform measurements at each measurement location and verify that each value is within the standard clearance.
17. Perform the inspection after the sliding door adjustment. (See Inspection After Sliding Door Adjustment .)

Adjustment at Measurement Location g 

1. Compare the measurement value with the standard clearance and determine the adjustment direction and distance for the sliding door.
2. Open the sliding door and support the door using a garage jack.
   Fig 17: Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket

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3. Affix masking tape to the position shown in the figure, and place alignment marks.
   Fig 18: Identifying Sliding Door Lower Roller Bracket Masking Tape And Alignment Mark

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4. Based on the adjustment direction determined in Step 1, determine the direction to move the lower roller bracket.
   • Determine the direction to move the lower roller bracket according to the following conditions:
     • When adjusting the sliding door upward, move the lower roller bracket downward.
     • When adjusting the sliding door downward, move the lower roller bracket upward.
5. Measure the adjustment distance determined in Step 1 from the alignment mark placed in Step 3, and place the mark.
   • Based on the direction to move the lower roller bracket determined in Step 4, determine the mark location following the conditions shown in the figure.
     Fig 19: Identifying Lower Roller Bracket Adjustment Marking Location

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6. After loosening the bolts shown in the figure, move the lower roller bracket and align the alignment marks with the marks made in Step 5.
   Fig 20: Lower Roller Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications With Torque Specifications

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7. Tighten the bolts.
8. Perform measurements at each measurement location and verify that each value is within the standard clearance.
9. Perform the inspection after the sliding door adjustment. (See Inspection After Sliding Door Adjustment .)