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FRONT FENDERDLK-183
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C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
9. Adjust the clearance (E) and surface hei ght (F) between the front fender and the hood.
10. Adjust the clearance (M) and surface height (N ) between the front fender and the body side outer.
11. Tighten the inner front fender bolts.
12. Adjust the clearance (G) and the surface height (H) between the front fender and the front fascia.
13. Tighten the front fender to front fascia and bracket screws.
14. Install front fascia.
15. Install the center mudguard. Refer to EXT-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
16. Install the front fender protector. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
.
17. Install the cowl top side trim cover.
18. Install hoodledge finisher.
CAUTION:
• If the clearance measurements cannot be corrected by adjusting the fender, adjust the following as
necessary.
- Hood assembly: Refer to DLK-172, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
- Front door: Refer to DLK-186, "DOOR ASSEMB LY : Adjustment"
.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body co lor) onto the head of the front fender bolts.
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DLK-186
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT DOOR
DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment
INFOID:0000000009461934
Check the clearance and surface height between front door and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
1. Front fender 2. Front door assembly 3. Rear door assembly
4. Center mudguard 5. Center pillar 6. Outer sill
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FRONT DOORDLK-187
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dure.
Unit: mm (in)
LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
1. Remove the front fender. Refer to DLK-181, "Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen the front door hinge to body bolts. Move the door forward or backward as necessary until within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the hinge to body bolts to specified torque.
4. Install the front fender. Refer to DLK-181, "Removal and Installation"
.
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the front door hinge nuts (A).
2. Move the top and/or bottom of the door (1) in or out as neces- sary until it is within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the front door hinge nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Check front door hinge rotating po int for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-pur-
pose grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) to the head of front door hinge bolts and nuts.
• If the clearance measurements cannot be corrected by adjusting the front door, adjust the following
as necessary.
- Front fender: Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
.
- Rear door: Refer to DLK-191, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
Section Item Measurement Standard
A – A F Clearance 4.5
± 1.5 (0.18 ± 0.06)
G Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
B – B H Clearance 4.2
± 1.0 (0.17 ± 0.04)
J Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
C – C K Clearance 4.2
± 1.0 (0.17 ± 0.04)
M Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
D – D N Clearance 7.4 ± 1.7 (0.29 ± 0.07)
E – E P Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
Q Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
Front door hinge bolts 20.6 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Front door hinge nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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DLK-192
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR DOOR
Check the clearance and surface height between rear door and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dure.
1. Rear door assembly 2. Center mudguard 3. Body side outer
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REAR DOORDLK-193
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
Unit: mm (in)
LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
1. Remove the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to INT-24, "CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER : Removal
and Installation".
2. Loosen the rear door upper hinge nuts.
3. Loosen the rear door lower hinge bolts.
4. Move the rear door forward or backward as necessary until within specifications provided.
5. Tighten the lower hinge bolts to specification.
6. Tighten the upper hinge nuts to specification.
7. Install the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to INT-24, "CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER : Removal
and Installation".
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the rear door hinge nuts (door side) (A).
2. Move the top and/or the bottom of the rear door (1) in or out as necessary until it is within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the rear door hinge nuts (door side) (A) to specification.
CAUTION:
• Check rear door hinge rotating poin t for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-pur-
pose grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) to the head of rear door hinge bolts and nuts.
Section Item Measurement Standard
A – A D Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
E Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04)
B – B F Clearance 3.6
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
G Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
C – C H Clearance 7.1 ± 1.7 (0.28 ± 0.07)
Rear door lower hinge
bolts 20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
Rear door upper hinge
nuts 20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
Rear door nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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DLK-208
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment
INFOID:0000000009461955
Check the clearance and the surface height between hood and each part by visual inspection and tactile feel.
1. Trunk lid assembly 2. Trunk lid hinge 3. Trunk lid striker
4. Body side outer 5. Rear combination lamp 6. Rear bumper fascia
A. Trunk bolts B. Striker bolts
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TRUNK LIDDLK-209
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
D E
F
G H
I
J
L
M A
B
DLK
N
O P
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specific ation, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-
dures.
Unit: mm (in)
LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
Trunk Lid Removed From Hinge
1. Loosen the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
2. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
Trunk Lid Hinge Removed From Vehicle
1. Remove the rear parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Loosen the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
3. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
4. Tighten the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
5. Install the rear parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation"
.
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the bumper rubber.
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Lift up the trunk lid approx. 100 - 150 mm (3.94 - 5.91 in) height then close it lightly. Make sure it engages
firmly with the trunk lid closed.
4. Tighten the trunk lid striker.
TRUNK LID HINGE
TRUNK LID HINGE : Remo val and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461956
REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk lid assembly. Refer to DLK-206, "TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove torsion bar. Refer to DLK-210, "TORSION BAR : Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to INT-26, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Release rear washer tube clips (RH only) (if equipped).
5. Remove trunk lid hinge bolts (body side) and then trunk lid hinge.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Check trunk lid open/close, lock/un lock operation after installation.
• After installation, perform the trunk li d assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-208, "TRUNK
LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".
Section Item Measurement Standard Parallelism (MAX) Right/Left
Difference (MAX)
A – A E Clearance 3.5
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
F Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
B – B G Clearance 3.5
± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
H Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.00 ± 0.04) 1.4 (0.06) 1.4 (0.06)
C – C J Clearance 4.0 ± 1.5 (0.16 ± 0.06) — 2.0 (0.08)
D – D K Clearance 6.0 ± 2.0 (0.24 ± 0.08) 2.0 (0.08) —
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DLK-214
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER
3. Remove fuel filler lid screws (A) and fuel filler lid (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, check fuel filler li d assembly open/close, lock/unlock operation.
NOTE:
• The following table shows the specifications for a correctly installed fuel filler lid.
• Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.
Unit: mm (in)
FUEL FILLER OP ENER CABLE
FUEL FILLER OPENER CABLE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461963
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood and fuel filler handle assembly bolts (A).
2. Disengage fuel filler lid opener cable (2) by pulling downward and then sliding cable end to the side to remove from hood and
fuel filler handle assembly (1).
3. Remove dash side finisher (LH). Refer to INT-20, "DASH SIDE FINISHER : Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove center pillar lower finisher (LH). Refer to INT-23, "CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER :
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove rear seat bolster (LH). Refer to SE-38, "Removal and Installation - Rear Seat Bolster"
.
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Portion Measurement Standard
Fuel filler lid – Body side outer Clearance 3.5 ± 1.0 (0.14 ± 0.04)
Fuel filler lid – Body side outer Surface height 0.0 ± 1.0 (0.0 ± 0.04)
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