Front Door: Adjustment

(See AIRBAG SYSTEM )

1. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.
   Fig 1: Checking Clearance Of Front Door

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   Standard range: 

   CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   A	4.5 +-1.5 mm (0.177 +- 0.059 in.)
   B	5.3 +-1.5 mm (0.209 +- 0.059 in.)
   C	5.3 +-1.5 mm (0.209 +- 0.059 in.)
   D	5.0 +-1.5 mm (0.197 +- 0.059 in.)
   E	5.0 +-1.5 mm (0.197 +- 0.059 in.)

1. Using a SST, loosen the bolts on the body side to adjust the door front and back, up and down.

   SST 09812-00010 

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

   Fig 2: Locating Bolts On Door Side

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2. Loosen the bolts on the door side to adjust the door up and down, and the door front side to side.

   Torque: 27 N*m (275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT:

   Perform this procedure after replacing the centering bolt with the supplied bolt.

3. When adjusting the door rear side to side and the front door lock striker plate assembly, use a "Torx" socket wrench (T40) to loosen the screws until the striker can move. Lightly tap it with a brass bar for adjustment.

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

(See INITIALIZATION )

Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Lock Striker Plate Assembly

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