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Front Door: Adjustments





ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: FRONT DOOR: ADJUSTMENT

1. ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.





(c) Adjust the door's position.

(1) Using SST, loosen the body's hinge bolts and adjust the door's position.

SST : 09812-00010

(2) Tighten the body's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque : 32.5 Nm (331 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)





(3) Loosen the door's hinge bolts and adjust the door's position.

(4) Tighten the door's hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque : 32.5 Nm (331 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)





(d) Adjust the striker's position.

(1) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the door lock striker cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.