Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Adjustment
HINT:
- 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 page 03-2 ).
1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY
(a) Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
2. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSY
(a) Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.
(b) Tighten the door side hinge bolts after the adjustment.
Torque: 8.0 NVm (82 kgfVcm, 71 in.Vlbf) for door side
(c) Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.> (d) Tighten the body side hinge nuts after the adjustment.
Torque: 19.5 NVm (199 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf) for body side
(e) Check that the door fit and door linkage are adjusted correctly.
(f) Adjust the striker by loosening the striker mounting screws.
Torque: 23 NVm (235 kgfVcm, 17 ftVlbf)
(g) Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker for adjustment.
Back door
COMPONENTS
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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.
A bolt without a torque s ...
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Problem symptoms table
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority
of the possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary,
replace these parts.
Symptom
Suspected Area
Bottoming
Vehicle (Overloaded)
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