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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20104 RUNNER 2WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKTRUNK / LIFTGATEADJUSTMENTS
2010 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)
Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments
2010 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)SECTION Adjustments
DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR: ADJUSTMENT
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The following procedure is 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 installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts and washers when making adjustments.
* The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart Standard Bolt - Specified Torque For Standard Bolts.
1. INSPECT BACK DOOR
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas A through G are within each standard range.
Standard:
2. ADJUST BACK DOOR
(a) Before adjusting the upper end of the back door up and down or left and right, loosen the bolts.
(b) Tighten the body side hinge after the adjustment.
Torque : 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
(c) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the striker mounting screws.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
(e) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque : 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.