Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Engine hood/door / Rear door / Adjustment

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

1. 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

1. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.

   Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)

2. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

   Torque: 26 nvm (265 kgfvcm, 19 ftvlbf)

3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a plastic hammer.
4.  tighten the striker mounting screws again.

   Torque: 23 nvm (235 kgfvcm, 17 ftvlbf)