| Last Modified: 11-27-2007 | 1.6 N | |
| Service Category: Vehicle Exterior | Section: Door/Hatch | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: LX570 | Doc ID: RM000001BLF009X |
| Title: DOOR / HATCH: TAIL GATE: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570) | ||
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of area H are within the standard range.
Standard Measurement:
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Area |
Specified Condition |
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H |
3.6 to 6.6 mm (0.142 to 0.260 in.) |
2. ADJUST TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the hinge bolts.
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(b) Adjust the tail gate 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: 28 N·m (286 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)
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(d) Loosen the hinge bolts. |
(e) Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
(f) Tighten the hinge bolts.
Torque: 31 N·m (316 kgf·cm, 23 ft·lbf)
3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER
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(a) 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. |
(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.
Torque: 12 N·m (122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
4. ADJUST REAR SWING GATE LOCK STRIKER
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(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)
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