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Adjustment [12/2012 - 08/2016]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to L are within the standard ranges.
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      STANDARD CLEARANCE

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A
      (Reference)
      2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0866 to 0.205 in.) B -2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)
      C 2.9 to 5.3 mm (0.114 to 0.209 in.) D -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      E 2.9 to 5.3 mm (0.114 to 0.209 in.) F -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)
      G 3.9 to 6.9 mm (0.154 to 0.272 in.) H 3.2 to 6.2 mm (0.126 to 0.244 in.)
      I
      (Reference)
      4.6 to 7.6 mm (0.181 to 0.299 in.) J 3.7 to 6.7 mm (0.146 to 0.264 in.)
      K -1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.) L
      (Reference)
      4.9 mm (0.193 in.)
  2. ADJUST REAR DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Loosen the hinge bolts on the body and adjust the door position.
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    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the body after the adjustment.

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

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

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

    5. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.
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    6. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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