Back Door -- Adjustment |
1. INSPECT TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Check that the clearance measurements of areas H to I are within the standard range.
- Standard Measurement:
Area Specified Condition H 3.8 to 6.8 mm (0.150 to 0.268 in.) I 3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)
2. ADJUST TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Loosen the hinge bolts.
Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
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Tighten the hinge bolts.
- Torque:
- 28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}
Loosen the hinge bolts.
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Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
Tighten the hinge bolts.
- Torque:
- 31 N*m{316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf}
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER |
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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Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
- Torque:
- 12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
4. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to G are within the standard range.
- Standard Measurement:
Area Specified Condition Area Specified Condition A 5.7 to 8.7 mm (0.224 to 0.343 in.) E 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) B 0.0 to 3.0 mm (0.000 to 0.118 in.) F -1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.) C 3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.) G 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) D 3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.) - -
5. ADJUST REAR SWING GATE LOCK STRIKER |
Check that the door fit and door linkages are adjusted correctly.
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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.
Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
- Torque:
- 23 N*m{235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf}
6. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Loosen the hinge bolts.
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Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
Tighten the hinge bolts.
- Torque:
- 19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}
Partially remove the roof headlining.
w/ Sliding Roof:
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Loosen the hinge nuts.
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Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
Tighten the hinge nuts.
- Torque:
- 19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}
Install the roof headlining.
w/ Sliding Roof:
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