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9-16 BODY SERVICE
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Fastener
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Primer
4. Adhesive
5. Fastener
1. Door sealing cover
BACK DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ªWINDSHIELDº section as removal and installation proce-
dures and cautions are basically the same. However, note the fol-
lowing.
NOTE:
Before applying primer to glass edge, install molding ac-
cording to installing position shown in figure.
Observe following precautions when applying adhesive
along glass edge.
±Adhesive should be applied evenly especially in height.
±Be careful not to damage primer.
±Press glass against body quickly after adhesive is applied.
Height ªbº : 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Width ªcº : 8 mm (0.31 in.)
Width ªdº : 16 mm (0.63 in.)
Clearance ªeº : 1 mm (0.04 in.)
When replacing back door, coat replacement door inside
with wax for proper anticorrosive treatment. Refer to ªUN-
DER COATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND APPLICA-
TION AREAº in this section.
Apply sealing compound to peripheral of door hem area and
reinstall door sealing cover.
When weatherstrip is hardened and water leaks have devel-
oped, replace it.
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BODY SERVICE 9-17
1. Stopper pin
1. Rags
2. Wooden piece
1. Upper hinge
mounting bolts
2. Lower hinge
mounting bolt
3. Door
4. Body
1. Front door hinge
2. Upper hinge nut (rear door)
3. Rear door hinge
BODY STRUCTURE
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove front fender. Refer to ªFRONT FENDERº in this section.
2) Disconnect door harness lead wires at each coupler.
3) Remove stopper pin.
4) Support door panel using a jack with a piece of wood placed be-
tween jack and panel, as shown.
5) Remove door assembly by loosening hinge mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install door assembly, noting follow-
ing point.
NOTE:
When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax
for proper anticorrosion treatment.
Refer to ªUNDERCOATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND
APPLICATION AREAº in this section.
Tighten door hinge bolts (and nut) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
(a): 27 N
.m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Adjust door latch striker position by referring to ªFRONT DOOR
LOCK INSTALLATIONº section so that door is positioned correctly.
Adjust front door cushion so that door contacts body when closed.
After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.
Replace door open stopper pin when there is looseness.
When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop.
In such case, replace it with new one.
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BODY SERVICE 9-19
1. Back door panel assy
2. Back door window glass
3. Back door hinge
4. Back door / Rear gate balancer unit
1. Back door hinge
2. Back door
3. Body
BACK DOOR / REAR GATE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove back door trim, and door / rear gate sealing cover, refer
to steps 1) to 4) of BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY in this sec-
tion.
2) Remove wire harness connector inside the back door / rear gate.
3) Remove back door / rear gate balancer (first at its door-side and
next at its body-side), as shown.
WARNING:
Handling of Back Door / Rear Gate Balancer (Damper)
Do not disassemble balancer because its cylinder is
filled with gas.
The gas itself is harmless but it may issue out of the
hole together with chips generated by the drill.
Therefore, be sure to wear goggle.
When discarding removed back door / rear gate balanc-
er (damper), use a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in.) drill to
make a hole as shown.
Handle balancer carefully. Do not scar or scratch ex-
posed surface of its piston rod, and never allow any
paint or oil to stick to its surface.
Do not turn piston rod with balancer fully extended.
5) Remove back door / rear gate hinge bolts and back door / rear
gate.
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BODY SERVICE 9-21
1. Hood lock
2. Hood lock bolts
3. Match marks
1. Hood cushion
HOOD
REMOVAL
1) Remove window washer hose from hood.
2) Remove four mounting bolts to detach hood.
ADJUSTMENT
Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment.
Loosen four mounting bolts for adjustment.
Hood lock adjustment
When installing hood lock, bring bolt at intersection point of match
marks and move it in vertical direction for adjustment, if neces-
sary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
Vertical adjustment
If only one side (right or left) of hood is not level with front fender,
make it level by tightening or loosening hood cushion.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install hood.
INSPECTION
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.) Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
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BODY SERVICE 9-23
1. Front bumper
2. Screws
3. Front bumper member
4. Side marker
FRONT BUMPER
NOTE:
Fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital components
and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same
part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary.
Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as spe-
cified during reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
Before removing front bumper, remove fender lining and disconnect connector of side marker.
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1. (a)
1. (a)
1
11
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
1. Bolt
BODY SERVICE 9-33
INSTRUMENTATION AND DRIVER INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING:
See WARNING at the beginning of this section.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDisabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Remove console box.
4) Remove glove box and column hole cover.
5) Disconnect wires and cables from heater unit and blower motor
assembly.
6) Remove steering column assembly. Refer to Section 3C1.
7) Disconnect speedometer connector and remove speedometer
assembly. If equipped with air bag, disconnect wire coupler at
SDM and air bag ground terminal for air bag.
8) Remove engine hood opener.
9) Disconnect couplers which need to be disconnected for removal
for instrument panel.
10) Remove instrument panel mounting screws.
11) Remove instrument panel mounting bolt.
12) Remove instrument panel.
CAUTION:
For vehicle with Air Bag, instrument panel could not be re-
moved with SDM coupler connected and ground terminal
installed.
Use care not to damage Air Bag harness.
INSTALLATION
1) Install instrument panel by reversing removal procedure, noting
the following items.
When installing each part, be careful not to catch any cable or
wiring harness.
When installing steering column assembly, refer to ªAIR BAG
STEERING COLUMN INSTALLATIONº in Section 3C1.
2) Adjust control cables. (Refer to Section 1A ªHEATER CON-
TROL CABLESº.)
3) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
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1. Seat cushion
2. Seat back
3. Reclining assy (RH side)
4. Reclining assy (LH side)
5. Seat adjuster (RH outside)
6. Seat adjuster (RH inside)
7. Seat adjuster (LH outside)
8. Seat adjuster (LH inside)
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
1. Cover
2. Coupler(b)
9-34 BODY SERVICE
SEAT
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect lead wire(s) at coupler (if equipped). Remove four
mounting bolts fixing front seat to seat rail to remove front seat.
2) Disassemble and repair seat as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install front seat.
Torque to specifications, as shown.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
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1. Seat cushion
2. Seat back
3. Seat auto lock release handle
4. Seat hinge male
5. Hinge male cover
BODY SERVICE 9-35
REAR SEAT
REMOVAL
1) Remove four mounting bolt to remove seat cushion.
2) Remove four mounting bolts to remove seat back.
3) Disassemble and repair seat as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install rear seat.
Torque to specifications, as shown.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)