Rear Door: Adjustments

Rear Side Door Adjustment

Removal Procedure

Up/Down or In/Out Adjustment
1. Open the door.

Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution .

Note: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

2. Apply masking tape to the fender and the door edges.
Loosen the door side hinge bolts.
Do not remove the bolts from the door.
3. Adjust the door up or down by repositioning the door as needed.
4. Adjust the door in or out by repositioning the door as needed.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

1. Install the door side hinge bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Clearance and Flushness Specifications (Volt) .
3. Remove the masking tape.

Removal Procedure

Fore/Aft Adjustment

Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution .

Note: The door side upper and lower hinge bolts must remain tight enough to retain door adjusted position.

1. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.
Loosen the body side hinge bolts.
Do not remove the bolts from the door.
2. Adjust the door fore and aft by repositioning the door as needed.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

1. Install the body side hinges bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

2. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment. Refer to Clearance and Flushness Specifications (Volt)
3. Remove the masking tape.