Front Door: Adjustment

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HINT:

In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.
Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt, the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Standard Bolt

INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Panel Sub-Assy. LH Clearance
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ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
1. Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
  SST 09812-00010
  
  Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Panel Hinge Belts
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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 Side Hinge
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3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
4. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.
  Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
Fig 5: Adjusting Striker
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