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sure to disconnect the battery. After adjustment, inspect the SRS warning lamp, the side airbag system
and the curtain shield airbag system for normal operation (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
). Then initialize
both airbag systems (see INITIALIZATION
).
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be
adjusted with the centering bolts on. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts (w/washers) when
making adjustments.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see STANDARD BOLT ).
Fig. 33: Identifying Centering Bolts
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1.INSPECT FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard ran
ge.
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Fig. 34: Inspecting Front Door Panel Sub-Assy LH
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AREA MEASUREMENT REFERENCE STANDARD:
2.ADJUST FRONT DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY LH
a. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
b. Using SST, adjust the door horizontally and vertically by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
SST 09812-00010, 09812-00020
c. Tighten the body side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 32.5 N.m (332 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf)
AreaMeasurementAreaMeasurement
A8.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.315 +/- 0.059 in.)C4.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.157 +/- 0.059
in.)
B2.5 +/- 1.5 mm (0.098 +/- 0.059 in.)D4.0 +/- 1.5 mm (0.157 +/- 0.059
in.)
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Fig. 35: Loosening Body Side Hinge Bolts
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d. As shown in the illustration, horizontally and vertically adjust the door by loosening the door side
hinge bolts.
e. Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
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Fig. 36: Tightening Door Side Hinge Bolts
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f. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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Fig. 37: Taping Screwdriver Tip Before Use
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g. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker
with a plastic-faced hammer.
h. Tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
i. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
j. Initialize both systems (see INITIALIZATION
).
k. Inspect the SRS warning lamp (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
).
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Fig. 38: Inspecting SRS Warning Lamp
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OVERHAUL
HINT:
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation
procedures requiring additional information are included.
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see STANDARD BOLT ).
1.REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL NO.2 LH
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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Fig. 39: Disengaging Claws
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b. Driver's side:
2.REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 3 screws and power window regulator master switch.
c. Remove the 2 screws and armrest base panel lower from the armrest base panel upper.
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Fig. 40: Prying Armrest Panel Assembly
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d. Passenger's side:
3.REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, pry the armrest panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the lock control switch from the armrest
panel assembly.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the power window switch from the armrest
assembl
y.