Body (Interior and Exterior)
In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
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Service Data
Service Data
| Items | Specification | |
| Hood | Type | Rear Hinged, Gas Strut Type |
| Front Door | Construction | Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure |
| Regulator System | Wire Drum Type | |
| Locking System | Pin and Fork System | |
| Liftgate | Construction | Front Hinged, Frame Type Door Structure |
| Regulator System | Wire Drum Type | |
| Locking System | Pin and Fork System | |
| Luggage Compartment Lid | Type | Front Fender |
| Seat Belts | Front | 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
| Rear | 3-Point Type with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) | |
Tightening Torque
Tightening Torque
| Items | N·m | kgf·m | lbf·ft | lbf·in | |
| Front and Rear Doors | Door Hinge to Body | 23,5 - 31,4 | 2,4 - 3,2 | 17,4 - 23,1 | |
| Door Hinge to Door | 21,6 - 26,5 | 2,2 - 2,7 | 15,9 - 19,5 | ||
| Door Check to Door | 6,9 - 10,8 | 0,7 - 1,1 | 5,1–8,0 | 60,8 - 95,5 | |
| Door Striker to Body | 21,6 - 33,3 | 2,2 - 3,3 | 15,9 - 24,6 | ||
| Door Glass Mounting Bolt | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | ||
| Outside handle mounting bolt | 3,9 - 5,9 | 0,4 - 0,6 | 2,9 - 4,3 | 34,7 - 52,1 | |
| Door latch mounting screws | 6,9 - 10,8 | 0,7 - 1,1 | 5,1–8,0 | 60,8 - 95,5 | |
| Door Module Mounting Bolts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | ||
| Door Striker Mounting Bolts | 17,7 - 33,3 | 1,8 - 3,4 | 13,0 - 24,6 | ||
| Fender | Fender mounting bolts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | |
| Luggage Compartment Lid | Luggage Compartment Lid Lock Mounting Bolts | 6,9 - 8,8 | 0,7 - 0,9 | 5,1 - 6,5 | 60,8 - 78,1 |
| Luggage Compartment Lid Striker Mounting Bolts | 21,6 - 26,5 | 2,2 - 2,7 | 15,9 - 19,5 | ||
| Hood | Hood Hinge to Hood | 18,6 - 24,5 | 1,9 - 2,5 | 13,7 - 18,1 | |
| Hood latch mounting bolts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | ||
| Seat | Front Seat Mounting Bolts | 49,0 - 63,7 | 5,0 - 6,5 | 36,2 - 47,0 | |
| Front Seat Frame Mounting Bolts | 44,1 - 53,9 | 4,5 - 5,5 | 32,5 - 39,8 | ||
| Rear Seat Back Mounting Bolts | 16,7 - 25,5 | 1,7 - 2,6 | 12,3 - 18,8 | ||
| Seat belt | Height Regulator Mounting Bolts | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | |
| Front Seat Belt Upper Anchor Mounting Bolt | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | ||
| Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | ||
| Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | ||
| Front seat belt buckle bolt | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | ||
| Rear Center Seat Belt Pretensioner Mounting Bolt | 39,2 - 53,9 | 4,0 - 5,5 | 28,9 - 39,8 | ||
| Crash Pad | Hood cross member assembly mounting bolts | 16,7 - 22,6 | 1,7 - 2,3 | 12,3 - 16,6 | |
| Fender | Fender Panel Mounting Bolts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | |
| Floor Console | Floor console mounting bolts | 6,9 - 10,8 | 0,7 - 1,0 | 5.1 - 7.2 | 60,8 - 86,8 |
| Wiper Arm | Wiper Arm Mounting Nuts | 22,6 - 26,5 | 2,3 - 2,7 | 16,6 - 19,5 | |
| Sunroof | Sunroof Mounting Nuts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | |
| Sunroof Mounting Bolts | 7,8 - 11,8 | 0,8 - 1,2 | 5,8 - 8,7 | ||
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
| Tool (Number and Name) | Illustration | Use |
| 09880-4F000 Weld Nut Clip Installer |
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Weld Nut Clip Installation |
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Passive Cause | Remedy (Refer to page) |
| Water Leaks from Sunroof | Worn Roof Cover Seal | Replace |
| Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip | Adjust | |
| Wind Noise Around Sunroof | Loose or deformed deflector, body gaps | Tighten, adjust or replace |
| Noise from movement Sunroof panel |
Foreign material caught in the guide rail | Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material. |
| Loose guide rails and sunroof panel | Tighten | |
| Motor operates but sunroof does not move or moves partially | Foreign material caught in the guide rail | Adjust or replace |
| Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable | ||
| Reduced Sunroof Slip Force | ||
| Increased sliding resistance of the sunroof or interference of the panoramic roof with drive cables, weatherstrip, etc., due to improper panoramic roof adjustment | ||
| Motor noise (clutch slip noise of the motor when the panoramic roof is fully open or fully closed) is considered normal | Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable | Check the installation of the gear and |
| Tighten the motor | ||
| Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing | Replace the motor assembly | |
| Worn or deformed drive cable | Replace | |
| Door glass does not move up or down | Incorrectly installed window glass | Adjust the position |
| Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator | Repair or replace | |
| Door does not open or close fully | Incorrectly installed door | Adjust the position |
| Faulty door lock assembly | Repair or replace | |
| Door hinge requires lubrication | Apply grease | |
| Hood does not open or close fully | Striker and latch are not properly aligned | Adjust |
| Incorrectly installed hood seal | Adjust | |
| Incorrect hood bumper height | Adjust | |
| Water leaks through the windshield and rear window | Defective seal | Apply sealant |
| Defective flange | Correct |
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