EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front Door
ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the clearance around the panel assembly - front door as follows.

Part | Standard | |
A | Fender COMPL - front to Panel assembly - front door | 4.5±1.0 mm (0.18±0.04 in) |
B | Panel assembly - front door to Side sill | 6.0+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.24+0.06, −0.04 in) |
C | Roof panel to Front door sash | 5.1+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.20+0.06, −0.04 in) |
D | Surface level gap between roof panel and front door sash | 7±1.5 mm (0.28±0.06 in) |
E | Front door sash to Rear door sash | 5.5+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.22+0.06, −0.04 in) |
F | Panel assembly - front door to Panel assembly - rear door | 4.5±1.0 mm (0.18±0.04 in) |
1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the panel assembly - front door.
Preparation tool:
ST: WRENCH (925610000)

(1) Using ST, loosen the body side bolts of the upper hinge - front door and the lower hinge - front door.
(2) Adjust the vertical and horizontal clearance of the panel assembly - front door.
2. Adjust the surface level gap between the panel assembly - front door and the panel assembly - rear door.
CAUTION:
Do not use an impact wrench. Welding area on the striker nut plate is easily broken.

(1) Loosen the screws (A).
(2) Tap the striker - front door (B) using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between the rear end of the panel assembly - front door and the front end of the panel assembly - rear door.
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