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:
Using the key (vehicles
without a smart key system
and with a wireless
remote control function)
Releasing
To release the key, press the button
Folding
To stow the key, press the button
then fold the key.
Using the mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart key
system)
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in o ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check courtesy lamp switch
Check the courtesy switch, as shown in the illustration
and table.
Standard:
2 Check wire harness (integration relay door courtesy sw)
Disconnect the integration relay and door courtesy connectors.
check the continuity between th ...
Inspection procedure
Hand–held tester:
1 Check operation of stop light
Check if the stop lights go on and off normally when the brake pedal is
depressed and released.
2 Inspect stop light switch assy
Check the resistance between the terminals when the
switch is turned on and off.
Standard:
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