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The door and body edges should be parallel. lf neces-
sary, adjust the door cushion.
ry.DOOR CUSHION
Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the tip ofthe hose.
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Tailgate Door Position Adjustment
NOTE: Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when
adjusting the tailgate door.
After installing the tailgate door. check for a flush fit
with the body, then check for equal gaps between the
tailgate door edges and the body. The tailgate door and
body edges should also be parallel. Adjust at the hinges
as snown.
CAUTION: Place a shop towel on the iack lo prevent
damage to the tailgale door when loos€ning the tail-
gate door and hinge mounting bolts for adiustment.
TAILGATEDOORMOUNTING sOLTS8 x 1.25 mm25 N.m {2.6 kgf.m,19 tbf.ft)
HINGE MOUNYINGBOLTS8 x 1.25 mm25 N.m 12.6 kgt m,19 rbf.ftl
8x1.0mm22 N'rrl 12.2 kgl.m,16 tbt.ftl
6xl.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,1.2 tbl.ltl
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Doors
(cont'd)
The door and body edges should be parallel.
Check for water leaks.
Spray water over the tailgate door and on the sealing
area as shown.
NOTE:
. Adjust the water pressure as shown.
. Do not squeeze the tip ofthe hose.
Tailgate Door Position Adiustment
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300 mm {11.8 in.l
Front and Rear Door Striker
Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it, lf necessary, adjust the striker: The striker nuts are
fixed. The striker can be adjusted slightly up or down,
and in or out.
1. Loosen the screws, then insert a shop towel between
the body and striker.
Insert a shop towelbetween the body and
scREws8 x 1 .25 mm18 N.m (1.8 kgt.m,13 rbf.ft)
2.
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Lightly tighten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Do not tap the striksr loo hard.
Loosen the screws. and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against
the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit, lf the
door latches properly. tighten the screws and recheck.
4.
5.
6.
STRIKER
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Tailgate Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. lf necessary, adjust the striker: The striker nuts are
fixed. The striker can be adjusted slightly up or down,
and in or out.
1. Remove the tailgate door wedge.
2. Loosen the screws, then insert a shop towel
between the body and striker.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m,r 3 tbf.ft)
1.
4.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the
striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Do not tap the striker too hard.
Loosen lhe screws, and remove the shop towel.
Lightly tighten the screws.
Hold the tailgate door outer handle out, and push
the tailgate door against the body to be sure thestriker allows a flush fit. lf the tailgate door latchesproperly, tighten the screws and recheck.
Install the tailgate door wedge, and adjust it.
STRIKER
Insen a shoptowelbetween the body and
Tailgate Door Wedge Adjustment
1. Loosen the bolts, and move the tailgate door wedge
UP or DOWN to align it with the tailgate door wedge
striker. Move the tailgate door wedge lN or OUT to
center it. Then lightly tighten the bolts.
TAILGATE OOOR
Hold the tailgate door handle out, and push the tail-gate door against the body to be sure the tailgate
door wedge allows a flush fit. lf the tailgate door
latches properly, tighten the bolts and recheck.
Forward
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Mirrors
Rearview Mirror Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdrivor,
wrap it whh a shop towel to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the cover or tear the
headliner.
1. Remove the cover using the end of a flat-tip screw-
drtver.
Remove the rubber damper.
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Remove the screws, then remove the rearview mir-
ror.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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HOOKS
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22.
21. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 14, and set it down on the adhesive. Ljghtly
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTEr Do not open or close the doors until adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTTON ALIGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the windshield and check for
leaks. mark leaking areas, and let the windshield
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first four hours, it must be driven
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
. Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughl,.
. Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:- Slam the doors with all the windows rolled
up.- Twist the body excess,vely {such as when
going in and out of driveways at an angle or
driving over rough. uneven roads).
24.
Ouarter Glass Replacement
CAUTION:
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:
. Rear seat (see page 20-63)
. Cargo floor lid and cargo storage bin (see page
20 431
. Rear trim panel and rear side trim panel (see
page 20-421
. Rear hatch glass support strut (see page 20-78)
. Ouarter pillar trim panel (see page20-421
. Taillight (see section 23)
NOTE: With the rear hatch glass support strut
removed, you will need to support the rear hatch
glass by hand.
2. From inside the vehicle, use a knife to cut through
the quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
. lf the quaner glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. lf the molding is damaged. replace the quarter
glass, molding, and clips as an assembly.
. The quarter glass can be reinstalled using butyl
tape.
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15. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery, Put the canridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peel
the separator off the butyl tape after applying the
adhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after apply-
ing the glass primer.
i:.8T".,1,/:AoHEsrvE
I rnm(0.31 in.)
BUTYLTAPE
GLASS19.
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16. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over the
opening, align the clips or the alignment marks made
in step 9, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the quaner glass until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the
adhesive is drv.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel,
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour. then
spray water over the quarter glass and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours
after quarter glass installation. lf the vehicle has to
be used within the first four hours, it must be driven
slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
11.
18.
AUGNMENT
SUCTION CUPS
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Dashboard Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section {24) before preforming repairs or service.
CAUTION:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap h withprotective tap€, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevgnt damage.
. Put on gloves to prot€ct your hands.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, bodv and
other related parts.
1.Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. and wait at
least three minutes before beginning work.
Removei
a Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-48)
. Glove box (see page 20-49)
. Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T
model, see page 20-49)
. Center console and center upper pocket (M/T
model, see page 20-47)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-50)
. Power window switch (see page 20-51)
. Driver's side air vent (see page 20-52)
. Driver's side defogger trim (see page 20-52)
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower
the steering column (see section 17)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
2.
5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the
dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts,
then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect
the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips.
Remove the connector holder from the dashboard
frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from
behind the middle of the dashboard.
HARNESS
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
D: Clip locations,
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UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
OASHBOARDSIDE COVER
6x1.0mm9.8Nm11.0kgf.m,7.2tbt.ftlDASHBOARDFFAME
CONNECTORHOLDER
PASSENGER'SDASHBOARDLOWER COVER
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Moldings
Door Moldings Replacement (cont'd)
It the old molding is to be reinstalled:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
the molding.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
. Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
. Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools:
. Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel
. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Plastic putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
1. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips on the mold-
ang.
2. Apply the stripe remover evenly to the bonding sur-
face of the body and molding.
3. Cover the bonding surface of the body and molding
with a film, then heat to 104 - 122"F (40 - 50'C) for 5- 10 minutes with an infrared dryer.
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the body and molding.
4. Carefully scrape the adhesive tape with a plastic
putty knife.
For removal of adhesive tape residue, follow-up with
stripe adhesive remover, then scrape the adhesive
tape with a plastic putty knife.
Remove the protective tape, then clean the bonding
surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free or
water, oil and grease.
7. Glue the new adhesive tape
snown,
N : Adlesive tape locations
Forwerd L
820 mm 132.3 in.)
FRONTMOLDING
to the moldings as
25 mm {0.98 in.l
45 mm(1.8 in.l
200 mm(7.87 in.)
125 mm
{4.92 in.)30 mm
{1.2 in.}
t'.
Glue on the ribarea,26 mm (1.0 in.) 440 mm 117.3 in.l
35 mm 125 mm
{1.4 in.) {4.92 in.)REAR DOORMOLDING
(Front/rear end)
Width: 5 mm
Heat the bonding surface of the door and molding
with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140'F (40 - 60'C)
Molding: 68 - 86'F (20 - 30'C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and set
the molding. Lightly push on the molding until its
edge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Oo not spray water on the molding within
the first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed parts.10.
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