Section 447 (Rear Door): Adjustment

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HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.

HINT:

Since the centering bolt is used as a door hinge set bolt, the door can not be adjusted with it on. Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Clearance Is Within Standard Value
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See ENGINE HOOD/DOOR )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See ENGINE HOOD/DOOR )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See )
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See ENGINE HOOD/DOOR )
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH (See ENGINE HOOD/DOOR )
ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Adjusting Door By Loosening Body Side Hinge Nuts
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2. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Door By Loosening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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3. Using a roof-moulding remover, remover the door lock striker cover rear.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Door Lock Striker Cover Rear Using Roof-Moulding Remover
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4. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a brass bar and hammer.
5. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Adjusting Striker Position
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