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Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them necessary.
1.
Remove the following parts.
A.
Quadrant inner cover.
B.
Door trim.
2.
Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.

3.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
4.
Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps.
Check that the glass contacts the glass run chann elevenly.
5.
Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof andon the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
A.
Use a 12mm (1/2Iin.) diameter hose (A).
B.
Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
C.
Do not use a nozzle.
D.
Hold the hose about 300mm(12in.) away from the door (C).

Door Position Adjustment
After installing the door, check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front,rear, and bottom, door edges and the body. check that the door and body edges are parallel. before adjusting, replace the mounting bolts.
1.
Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
2.
Adjust at the hinges (A):
A.
Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and move the door IN or OUT until it aligns flush with the body.
B.
Loosen the hinge mounting bolts slightly, and move the door BACKWARD or FORWARD, UP or DOWN as necessary to equalize the gaps.
C.
Place a shop towel on the jack to prevent damage to the door when adjusting the door.

3.
Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

4.
Grease the pivot portions of the hinges indicated by the arrows.

5.
Check for water leaks.
Door Striker Adjustment
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it.
If necessary adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts are fixed.
The striker can be fine adjusted up or down, and in or out.
1.
Loosen the screws, then insert a shop towel between the body and striker.

2.
Lightly tighten the screws.
3.
Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer.
Do not tap the striker too hard.
4.
Loosen the screws and remove the shop towel.
5.
Lightly tighten the screws.
6.
Hold the outer handle out, and push the door against the body to be sure the striker allows a flush fit. If the door latches properly, tighten the screws and recheck.
Replacements
Door Belt Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Remove the door belt weatherstrip (A).

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Door Weatherstrip Replacement
1.
Loosen the checker (B) mounting bolts.
2.
Detach the clips, then remove the weatherstrip (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Out Side Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the cap (A).
2.
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the key holder (B).

3.
Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the door lock and open properly.
Inside Handle Replacement
1.
Remove the door trim.
2.
Remove the inside handle (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Door Trim Replacement
Take care not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
Remove the quadrant inner cover (A).
2.
Disconnect the connector (B).

3.
Remove the inside cover (A).

4.
Remove the cap (E).
5.
Loosen the door trim (D) mounting screws. Release the clips that hold the door trim, then remove the door trim by pulling it upward. Disconnect the power window switch connector (A), power mirror connector (B), and door courtesy lamp connector (C).

6.
Remove the inside handle cable assembly (A).

7.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure of connectors is plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
Glass Replacement
1.
Remove the front door trim.
2.
Remove the glass mounting hole plug (A).
Using the door switch to align the mounting hole with the hole on the door glass.
If it is impossible, align the hole with hands after removing the motor.
Take care not to drop to glass and scratch the glass surface.
3.
Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Roll the glass up down to see if it move freely without binding.
Adjust the position of the glass as necessary.
Glass Run Channel Replacement
1.
Remove the following parts.
Door trim.
Glass.
Door module.
2.
Remove the run channel (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Speaker Replacement
1.
Remove the door trim.
2.
Drill out the rivets to remove the speaker (B) from the door module.
3.
Disconnect the speaker connector (A).

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Use sheet metal screws to secure the speaker.
Power Window Motor Replacement
1.
Remove the door trim.
2.
After disconnecting the connector (A), remove the power window motor (B).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
The area of rotational parts and springs should be applied with sufficient grease.
Roll the glass up down to see if it move freely without binding.
Door Module Assembly Replacement
1.
Remove the following parts.
A.
Door trim.
B.
Glass.
C.
Outside handle.
2.
Loosen the mounting screw (A).

3.
Loosen the door module mounting bolts, then remove the door module (A).

4.
Disconnect the connector (A).
5.
Disconnect the door module wiring harness (B), then remove the module assembly.

6.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
Make sure the door lock and open properly.
Door Checker Replacement
1.
Remove the following parts.
A.
Door trim
B.
Window glass
C.
Door module
2.
After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the door checker (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Make sure the door opens properly and locks securely.
Door Panel Replacement
1.
Remove the following parts.
A.
Outside mirror view
B.
Door trim
C.
Window glass
D.
Door module
E.
Door checker
2.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the door panel (A).

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
Make sure the door opens properly and locks securely.
Adjust the door alignment.
Adjust the glass alignment.