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Adjustment [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

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

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      A 5.95 to 9.95 mm (0.234 to 0.392 in.) B -1.15 to 2.85 mm (-0.0453 to 0.1122 in.)
      C 5.95 to 9.95 mm (0.234 to 0.392 in.) D -1.15 to 2.85 mm (-0.0453 to 0.1122 in.)
      E 3.35 to 7.35 mm (0.132 to 0.290 in.) F 2.5 to 7.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.2953 in.)
      G 3.35 to 7.35 mm (0.132 to 0.290 in.) H 4.55 to 9.55 mm (0.179 to 0.376 in.)
  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2021 - ]

  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2021 - ]

  4. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.
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    2. Tighten the hinge bolts on the body after the adjustment.

      Torque: 19.5 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a brass bar and a hammer.
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    4. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

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

  5. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 55 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 55 [12/2021 - ]

  6. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 62 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 62 [12/2021 - ]