Body Work (Interior and Exterior)

Repair Procedures

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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ITEM

WINDOW ADJUSTMENT
  1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
  2. Separate the mounting plug hole (A) from the rear door module.
  3. Loosen the window mounting bolts, adjust the window gap (A) by moving it on each side, then tighten the bolts.
  4. Make sure the window operating system works properly.
DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
  1. Loosen the fixing screw, adjust the stopper (A) by moving it front to rear and side to side, then tighten the bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: (B): 16.7 ~ 22 N·m

  2. Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker should not move much, but should allow adjustment.
  3. Grasp the outside handle and press the door against the body to make sure the striker is correctly aligned with the body. If the door closes correctly, tighten the screws and check again.
DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT
  1. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.
  2. When adjusting the doors, park the vehicle on a level surface.
  3. Adjust the hinges (A):
    • Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and rock the door back and forth until it separates from the body.
    • Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts, and move the door forward and backward, up and down as necessary so that the gaps are even.
    • Cover the jack with a cloth to avoid damaging the door during adjustment.

    Tightening torque: 21.6 ~ 26 N·m

  4. Apply grease to the hinge moving parts indicated by the arrows.
  5. Make sure there are no water leaks.

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