Home Vehicle Exterior Door/Hatch FRONT DOOR
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 N
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Door/Hatch
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002M7T009X
Title: DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR: ADJUSTMENT (2008 LX570)

ADJUSTMENT



1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR

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



Standard:

Area

Specified Condition

Area

Specified Condition

A

2.2 to 5.2 mm (0.087 to 0.205 in.)

I

3.5 to 6.5 mm (0.138 to 0.256 in.)

B

-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

J

2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)

C

3.3 to 6.3 mm (0.130 to 0.248 in.)

K

-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

D

6.0 to 9.0 mm (0.236 to 0.354 in.)

L

2.5 to 5.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.217 in.)

E

3.4 to 6.4 mm (0.134 to 0.252 in.)

M

-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

F

6.9 to 9.9 mm (0.272 to 0.390 in.)

N

2.2 to 5.2 mm (0.0866 to 0.205 in.)

G

3.4 to 6.4 mm (0.134 to 0.252 in.)

O

-1.5 to 1.5 mm (-0.0591 to 0.0591 in.)

H

6.6 to 9.6 mm (0.260 to 0.378 in.)

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2. ADJUST FRONT DOOR


(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

  • w/ Navigation System:

    After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

(b) Using SST, loosen the body hinge bolts and adjust the door position.

SST: 09812-00010

(c) Using SST, tighten the body hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 26 N·m (265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)

(d) Loosen the door hinge bolts and adjust the door position.

(e) Tighten the door hinge bolts after the adjustment.

Torque: 26 N·m (265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)


(f) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


(g) 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.

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

Torque: 23 N·m (235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)

(i) Attach the 4 claws to install the cover.

(j) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

(k) Check the SRS warning light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 LX570) .