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Adjustment [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

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

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) b 6.15 to 9.15 mm (0.242 to 0.360 in.)
      c 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) d 2.35 to 5.35 mm (0.0925 to 0.211 in.)
      e 3.35 to 6.35 mm (0.132 to 0.250 in.) f 0.95 to 3.95 mm (0.0374 to 0.156 in.)
      g 2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.) h -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      i 3.2 to 5.6 mm (0.126 to 0.220 in.) j -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      k 3.2 to 5.6 mm (0.126 to 0.220 in.) l -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      m 2.8 to 5.2 mm (0.110 to 0.205 in.) n -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      o 2.8 to 5.2 mm (0.110 to 0.205 in.) p -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and front fender side panel protector.
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  7. ADJUST FRONT DOOR 
    NOTE:

    Make sure to turn the ignition switch off when adjusting door lock strikers.

    1. Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position.
      • SST: 09812-00010 
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    2. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.
    4. Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

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

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the front fender side panel protector with 2 new clips.
  9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ]