Toyota Corolla (E120): Adjustment
Hint
:
- in the rh side, work in the same procedure as in the lh side.
- Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt, the door hinge cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.

1. Inspect rear door panel sub–assy lh

- Check that the clearance is within the standard value
2. Remove front door scuff plate lh
3. Remove rear door scuff plate lh
4. Remove front door weatherstrip lh
5. Remove rear door weatherstrip lh
6. Remove center pillar garnish lower lh
7. Adjust rear door panel sub–assy lh

- Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.
Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)

- Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)

- Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
- tighten the striker mounting screws again.
Torque: 23 nvm (235 kgfvcm, 17 ftvlbf)
Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Hint:
as for the vehicle for mexico, refer to repair manual 2003 corolla (pub. No.
Rm938u).
Parameters listed in the chart may not be exactly the same as your readings due
to the type of instrument
or other factors.
If a malfunction code is displayed during the dtc check in the check mod ...
Basic repair hint
(A) hints on operations
1
Looks
Always wear a clean uniform.
Hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2
Vehicle protection
Set a grill cover, fender cover, seat cover and floor mat before
starting the operation.
3
Safe ...
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
◆ Smart key system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic key, press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked with the power door lock system, the trunk can
be opened without carrying the electronic key.
◆ Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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