Body (Interior and Exterior)

Repair Procedures

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
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Adjustment

Window Adjustment
  • Inspect the glass guide for damage or wear, and replace if necessary.
  1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
  2. Remove the rear door glass mounting hole plug (A).
  3. Carefully slide the front door glass (B) until the glass mounting bolts are visible, then loosen them.
  4. Make sure the glass moves smoothly.
  5. Remove the rear door latch rear cover.
  6. Loosen the bolts (A) just enough to allow the tongue to move.

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

  7. Tap the striker with a plastic hammer to adjust it. The striker will not move much, but will allow some adjustment.
  8. While holding the outside handle, press the door against the body to make sure the striker allows flush seating. If the door latches correctly, tighten the screws and recheck.
Door Latch Adjustment / Door Position Adjustment
  • After installing the door, check that it is flush with the adjacent body panels, then check that the gaps between the front, rear, and bottom door edges and the body are even. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel. Replace the mounting bolts before adjusting.
  1. Make sure the door and body edges are parallel.
  2. When adjusting the doors, place the vehicle on a hard, level surface.
  3. Adjust at the hinges (A):
    A. Slightly loosen the door mounting bolts and move the door inward or outward until it is flush with the body.
    B. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts and move the door forward or backward, up or down, to align the gaps.
    C. Place a shop towel on the jack to avoid damaging the door during adjustment.
    Tightening torque: (B): 21.6 ~ 26 N·m (C): 37.3 ~ 41 N·m
  4. Apply grease to the hinge moving parts indicated by the arrows.
  5. Check for water leaks.

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