Repair Procedures
Replacement
Door Trim Replacement
NOTE:
- Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the door trim upper cover (A).
2. Remove the cover (A).
3. Loosen the door trim (A) mounting screws. Release the clips that hold the door trim.
4. Disconnect the inside handle cage (A).
5. Disconnect the connectors (A).
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
Out Side Handle Replacement
1. Remove the door trim.
2. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the handle (A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the door lock and open properly.
Glass Replacement
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the door trim.
2. Remove the door belt weatherstrip.
3. Release the rear channel mounting bolt and nut.
CAUTION:
- Take care not to drop to glass and scratch the glass surface.
4. Remove the mounting screw (A).
5. Remove the quarter glass (A).
6. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.
7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.
- Adjust the glass position as needed.
Speaker Replacement
1. Remove the door trim.
2. Drill out the rivets to remove the speaker (B) from the door module.
3. DIsconnect the speaker connector (A).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Power Window Motor Replacement
1. Remove the door trim.
2. After disconnecting the connector (A), remove the power window motor (B).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Grease should be applied to areas where there is rotational parts and springs.
- Roll the glass up and down to see if it move freely without binding.
Inside Handle Replacement
1. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the cover (A).
2. Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Module Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the following parts:
A. Door trim
B. Window glass
C. Outside handle
2. Loosen the mounting screw (A).
3. After loosening the door module mounting bolts, remove the door module (A).
4. Disconnect the connector (B).
5. Detach the clips, then remove the wiring harness (C).
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure door lock operates and open/closes properly.
Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
NOTE:
- Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them necessary.
1. Remove the following parts.
A. Door trim.
2. Carefully move the glass (A) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
3. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
4. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Check that the glass contacts the glass run channel evenly.
5. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
A. Use a 12mm (1/2Iin.) diameter hose (A).
B. Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
C. Do not use a nozzle.
D. Hold the hose about 300mm (12in.) away from the door.
Door Position Adjustment
NOTE:
- After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the adjacent body panels, then check for equal gaps between the front, rear, and bottom, door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. Before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust at the hinges (A):
A. Loosen the door mounting bolts (B) slightly, and move the door IN or OUT until it aligns flush with the body.
B. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door BACKWARD or FORWARD, UP or DOWN as necessary to equalize the gaps.
C. Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.
3. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
4. Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.
5. Check for water leaks.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed. The striker can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws (B), then insert a shop towel between the body and striker.
2. Lightly tighten the screws.
3. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer. Do not tap the striker too hard.
4. Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
5. Lightly tighten the screws.
6. Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.