Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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 install the door hinges to the vehicle body and door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.
• The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT REAR DOOR

(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through n are within each standard range.

2. ADJUST REAR DOOR

NOTICE:

Make sure to turn the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off before adjusting the door lock strikers.

(a) Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position. SST: 09812-00020

(b) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.

Torque:

26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(c) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.

(d) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

Torque:

26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(e) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.

(f) Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.

(g) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.

Torque:

23 N·m {235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf}