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HOOD
DLK-173
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2. Remove cowl top side trim covers (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
3. Loosen hood hinge (LH/RH) nuts and bolts. NOTE:
The anticorrosive agent applied between the hoodledge and the hood hinges also acts as an adhesive.
This seal must be broken before the hinges will move.
4. Release the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), then remove radiator core support upper cover.
5. Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.
6. Adjust the hood assembly so the clearance m easurements are within specifications provided.
7. Tighten the hood hinge nuts and bolts to specified torque.
8. Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
9. Install the radiator core support upper cover.
10. Install the hoodledge finishers.
11. Install cowl top side trim covers. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Release the radiator core support upper cover clips (A), then
remove radiator core support upper cover.
2. Loosen the hood lock assembly bolts.
3. Adjust the surface height of hood assembly to front bumper fas- cia and front fender according to the specified values by rotating
hood bumper rubbers (LH/RH).
ALKIA2602ZZ
Hood hinge nuts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
Hood hinge to body bolts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
Hood lock assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
ALKIA2602ZZ
ALKIA0023GB
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DLK-174
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HOOD
4. Temporarily tighten hood lock assembly bolts.
5. Adjust (A) and (B) as shown to the following val ue with hood's own weight by dropping it from approxi-
mately 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing hood light ly [approximately 29 N-f (3.0 kg-f, 6.5 lb-f)].
6. After adjustment, tighten hood hinge nuts and bolts to the specified torque. CAUTION:
• Check hood hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose
grease.
• After adjusting, apply touch-up paint (body color) onto the head of hood hinge bolts and nuts.
7. Tighten the hood lock assembly bolts to specified torque.
8. Install the radiator core support upper cover.
9. If the clearance measurements between the hood and fender cannot be corrected by adjusting the hood,
the fender must be adjusted. Refer to DLK-182, "Adjustment"
.
HOOD HINGE
HOOD HINGE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461925
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK-170, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove hood hinge bolts (A), and then remove hood hinge (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten hood hinge bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Before installing the hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the surface of the vehicle.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 21 ± 1 mm (0.8 ± 0.04 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.27 in)
PIIB5794E
Hood lock assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
ALKIA2682ZZ
Hood hinge bolts 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
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FRONT DOORDLK-185
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5. Remove front door hinge nuts (A) (door side) and the door assembly (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten door hinge nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• After installation, check front door open/close, lock/unlock operation.
• After installation, perf orm the front door adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-186, "DOOR ASSEM-
BLY : Adjustment".
ALKIA2705ZZ
Front door hinge nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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FRONT DOORDLK-187
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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)
ALKIA2705ZZ
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DLK-188
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FRONT DOOR
DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust front door striker so that it becomes parallel with door lock insertion direction.
DOOR STRIKER
DOOR STRIKER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461935
REMOVAL
Remove striker bolts (A) and front door striker (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten front door striker bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• When installing do not reuse striker bolts.
• After installation, check front doo r open/close, lock/unlock operation.
• After installation, perform the front door adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-186, "DOOR ASSEM-
BLY : Adjustment".
DOOR HINGE
DOOR HINGE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461936
CAUTION:
• Use two people when removing and installing the front door assembly due to its heavy weight.
• When removing and installing front door assembly, support door using a suitable tool.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front door assembly. Refer to DLK-184, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove door hinge bolts (B) and hinge (1). : Grease
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten front door hinge bolts to specified torque.
ALKIA2707ZZ
Front door striker bolts 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
ALKIA2708ZZ
Front door hinge bolts 20.6 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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REAR DOORDLK-191
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten rear door hinge nuts (door side) to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• After installation, check rear doo r open/close, lock/unlock operation.
• After installation, perform the rear door adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-191, "DOOR ASSEMBLY
: Adjustment".
DOOR ASSEMBLY : AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009461939
ADJUSTMENT
Rear door hinge nuts 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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DLK-194
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REAR DOOR
• If the clearance measurements cannot be corrected by adjusting the rear door, adjust the front door.
Refer to DLK-186, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"
.
DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust rear door striker so that it becomes parallel with door lock insertion direction.
DOOR STRIKER
DOOR STRIKER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461940
REMOVAL
Remove bolts (A) and rear door striker (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten rear door striker bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• When installing do not reuse striker bolts.
• After installation, check rear door open/close, lock/unlock operation.
• After installation, perform the rear door adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-191, "DOOR ASSEMBLY
: Adjustment".
DOOR HINGE
DOOR HINGE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461941
CAUTION:
• Use two people when removing or installing rear door assembly due to its heavy weight.
• When removing and installing rear door assem bly, support door using a suitable tool.
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear door assembly. Refer to DLK-190, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove center pillar upper finisher (upper hinge only). Refer to INT-24, "CENTER PILLAR UPPER FIN-
ISHER : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear door upper hinge nuts (A) and upper hinge.
ALKIA2707ZZ
Rear door striker bolts 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
ALKIA2711ZZ
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REAR DOORDLK-195
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4. Remove rear door lower hinge bolts (A) and lower hinge.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten rear door hinge nuts and bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Apply anticorrosive agent onto the hinge mating surface.
• After installation, check rear doo r open/close, lock/unlock operation.
• After installation, perform the rear door adjustment procedure. Refer to DLK-191, "DOOR ASSEMBLY
: Adjustment".
DOOR CHECK LINK
DOOR CHECK LINK : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461942
REMOVAL
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Remove rear door speaker (if equipped). Refer to AV-204, "Removal and Installation"
(DISPLAY AUDIO
WITH BOSE), or AV-424, "Removal and Installation"
(NAVIGATION WITH BOSE).
3. Remove door check link bolt from body.
4. Remove door check link bolts on door panel.
5. Remove door check link (1) through the hole in door panel (2).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• After installation, check rear doo r open/close, lock/unlock operation.
ALKIA2712ZZ
Rear door hinge nuts
and bolts 20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
JMKIA8073ZZ
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