ADJUSTMENT

1. | Rear fender | 2. | Door panel | 3. | Front fender
4. | Door striker | 5. | TORX bolt | 6. | Door hinge
Refer to Components for the symbols shown in the figure.

Check both visually and by touch that the clearance and surface height difference of the door panel and each part are within the specified value. If they are out of the specified value, adjust them as per the following procedures.

Location | Standard
Rear fender and door panel | A – A | Clearance | 3.0 – 5.0 mm (0.118 – 0.197 in)
Surface height | -1.0 – 1.0 mm (-0.039 – 0.039 in)
Door panel and front fender | B – B | Clearance | 3.0 – 5.0 mm (0.118 – 0.197 in)
Surface height | -1.0 – 1.0 mm (-0.039 – 0.039 in)

1.Remove the front fender. Refer to Removal and Installation.

2.Loosen the door hinge mounting bolts (door side).

3.Adjust the surface height difference within the specified value as shown in the table, while moving the door.

4.Tighten the door hinge mounting bolts (door side).

5.Loosen the door hinge mounting bolts (body side).

6.Adjust the clearance within the specified value as shown in the table, while moving the door rear end up or down.

7.Tighten the door hinge mounting nuts and bolts to the specified torque after adjustment.
■ CAUTION ■

- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check door open/close, lock/unlock operation.

8.Install the front fender. Refer to Removal and Installation.
■ CAUTION ■
After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of door hinge mounting bolts and nuts.

STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the striker until it is parallel to the lock engagement direction.