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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 N
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Door/Hatch
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000001BLF007X
Title: DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570)

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas A to F are within the standard range.



Standard:

Area

Specified Condition

Area

Specified Condition

A

5.7 to 8.7 mm (0.224 to 0.343 in.)

D

3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.)

B

0.0 to 3.0 mm (0.000 to 0.118 in.)

E

2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.)

C

3.75 to 6.75 mm (0.148 to 0.266 in.)

F

-1.4 to 1.6 mm (-0.0551 to 0.0630 in.)

2. ADJUST REAR SWING GATE LOCK STRIKER


(a) Check that the door fit and door linkages are adjusted correctly.

(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.

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

Torque: 12 N·m (122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

3. ADJUST BACK DOOR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


(a) Loosen the hinge bolts.

(b) Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

(c) Tighten the hinge bolts.

Torque: 19 N·m (194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

(d) Detach the seat belt anchor cover SEAT BELT: REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Rear No. 2 Seat): REMOVAL (2008 LX570)+ .


(e) Loosen the hinge nuts.

(f) Adjust the back door by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.

(g) Tighten the hinge nuts.

Torque: 19 N·m (194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

(h) Attach the seat belt anchor cover SEAT BELT: REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Rear No. 2 Seat): INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+ .