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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 1021 (Front Door): Adjustment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Since the centering bolt is used as a door side hinge bolt, the door hinge cannot be adjusted. Substitute the bolt with a washer for the centering bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Centering & Standard Bolts
G03494559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

    Using SST, adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge bolts.

    1. SST 09812-00010
    2. Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 2: Adjusting Door By Loosening Body Side Hinge Bolts
    G03494560Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS 

    Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

    1. Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 3: Adjusting Door By Loosening Door Side Hinge Bolts
    G03494561Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. ADJUST FRONT DOOR LOCK STRIKER 
    1. Check that the door fit and door lock linkages are adjusted correctly.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the striker cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Removing Striker Cover
      G03494562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws, and hitting the striker with a hammer.
      Fig 5: Adjusting Striker Position Hitting Striker With Hammer
      G03494563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Tighten the striker mounting screws again.

      Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

    5. Install the striker cover.
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