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20-2920-29
Front and Rear Door Position
Adjustment
12 mm (0.47 in.)
0.5m(19in.)
300 mm (12 in.) B
C
A
D
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
F
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
A
B C
7. Attach the plastic cover making sure it its sealed
around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
8. Reinstall the door panel:  Front door (see page 20-9)
 Rear door (see page 20-19)
9. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
 Use a 12 mm (0.47 in.) diameter hose (A).
 Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
 Do not use a nozzle.
 Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) away from the door (C). NOTE: 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 the body
edges are parallel. If necessary, replace the mounting
bolts before adjusting the door position.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust at the hinges (A):  Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then usethe jack to support the door to prevent damage to
the door while adjusting it.
 On the front door: Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-171). Loosen the hinge m ounting
bolts (D) slightly, and move the door backward or
forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
 On the rear door: Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E) slightly, and move the door backward or
forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
(cont’d)
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20-2920-29
Front and Rear Door Position
Adjustment
12 mm (0.47 in.)
0.5m(19in.)
300 mm (12 in.) B
C
A
D
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
F
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m,
22 lbf·ft)
A
B C
7. Attach the plastic cover making sure it its sealed
around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
8. Reinstall the door panel:  Front door (see page 20-9)
 Rear door (see page 20-19)
9. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
 Use a 12 mm (0.47 in.) diameter hose (A).
 Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
 Do not use a nozzle.
 Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) away from the door (C). NOTE: 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 the body
edges are parallel. If necessary, replace the mounting
bolts before adjusting the door position.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.
2. Adjust at the hinges (A):  Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then usethe jack to support the door to prevent damage to
the door while adjusting it.
 On the front door: Remove the front inner fender (see page 20-171). Loosen the hinge m ounting
bolts (D) slightly, and move the door backward or
forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
 On the rear door: Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E) slightly, and move the door backward or
forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the
gaps.
(cont’d)
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Rear door
20-30 Doors
Front and Rear Door Position Adjustment (cont’d)
F
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
E
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft) A
A B
C
E
8x1.25mm
29N·m(3.0kgf·m,22lbf·ft) F
8x1.25mm
29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
A
A
A
3. If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts with
the adjusting bolts (P/N 90102-SFA-305) made
specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the
door: Loosen the door mounting bolts (F) slightly,
and move the door up or down as necessary to
equalize the gaps, and move it in or out until it’s
flush with the body. 4. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If
necessary, adjust the door cushions (A) to make the
rear of the doors flush with the body.
5. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts, and around the hinges.
6. Check for water leaks (see step 9 on page 20-29).
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20-31
Front and Rear Door Striker Adjustment
B
8x1.25mm
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft) A
C
Make sure the door latches securely without slamming
it. If necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker nuts
are fixed, but the striker can be adjusted slightly up or
down, and in or out.1. Loosen the screws (B).
2. Wrap the striker with a shop towel, then adjust the striker by tapping it with a plastic hammer (C). Do
not tap the striker too hard.
3. Lightly tighten the screws.
4. 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 to the specified torque, and recheck.
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20-41
: Apply glass primer here.
Inside
Inside
12 mm
(0.47 in.)
C
A
B
C
A B
A
B
B 16 mm
(0.63 in.)
16 mm
(0.63 in.)
16 mm
(0.63 in.) 5mm
(0.2 in.)
: Apply body primer to any exposed paint as shown.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
A
17. Apply a light coat of glass primer with a sponge
applicator around the edge of the windshield (A)
between the dams (B) and molding (C) as shown,
then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth:
 Apply glass primer to the molding.
 Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and do not get body and glass primer sponge
applicators mixed up.
 Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the
windshield properly, causing a leak after the
windshield is installed.
 Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from primed surfaces. 18. Carefully apply a light coat of body primer with a
sponge applicator to any exposed paint or metal
around the flange where new adhesive will be
applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes:
 Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange.
 Be careful not to mix up the body and the glass primer sponge applicators.
 Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
19. Cut a ‘‘V’’ in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
(cont’d)
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20-42Glass
Windshield Replacement (cont’d)
12 mm (0.47 in.)
7 mm (0.28 in.)
2 mm (0.08 in.)
Inside Overlap
1mm(0.04in.)
C
A
D
A
B
C C A
B
D
2 mm (0.08 in.)
Inside
B
C
A
20. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a
continuous bead of adhesive (A) around the edge
of the windshield (B) between the dams (C) and the
molding (D) as shown. Apply the adhesive within
30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a
slightly thicker bead at each corner. 21. Pull out the glass side adhesive backing away from
the lower rubber dam.
22. Hold the windshield with suction cups over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close any of the doors for
about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
23. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
24. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark leaking area,
let the windshield dry, then seal with sealant. Let
the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be used
within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly.
25. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days: Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
 Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
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Rubber dam adhesive tape:
Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.)
Width 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Clip adhesive tape: Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
Width 9 mm (0.35 in.)
20-44Glass
Front Corner Glass Replacement (cont’d)
33.5 mm
(1.32 in.)
Inside
A C A
BC
19 mm
(0.75 in.)
10 mm
(0.39 in.)
B
B
C
A
15.5 mm
(0.61 in.)
3mm
(0.12 in.)
A
B
C : Apply glass primer here.
Inside 6.5 mm
(0.26 in.)
11 mm
(0.43 in.)
5.5 mm
(0.22 in.)5.5 mm
(0.22 in.)
A
A
A
A B
11 mm
(0.43 in.) 11 mm
(0.43 in.)
A Inside
7mm
(0.28 in.)
Inside
7. Attach the rubber dam (A) and the clips (B) with
adhesive tape to the inside face of the front corner
glass (C) as shown.
Be careful not to touch the front corner glass where
adhesive will be applied. 8. Apply a light coat of glass primer with a sponge
applicator to the inside face of the front corner
glass (A) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with
gauze or cheesecloth:
 With the printed dots (B) on the front corner glass as a guide, apply the glass primer to both lower
corner portions of the front corner glass.
 Do not apply body primer to the front corner glass, and do not get body and glass primer
sponge applicators mixed up.
 Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the front
corner glass properly, causing a leak after the
front corner glass is installed.
 Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from primed surfaces.
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20-45
: Apply body primer here.
16 mm
(0.63 in.)
5mm
(0.2 in.)
5mm
(0.2 in.)
16 mm
(0.63 in.) 16 mm
(0.63 in.)
10 mm (0.39 in.)
7mm(0.28in.)
A Inside
10 mm
(0.39 in.)
A
B
7mm
(0.28 in.)
AA
B C
A
B
8.5 mm
(0.33 in.) 2mm
(0.08 in.)2mm
(0.08 in.)
A B A
B
Inside
Inside
2mm
(0.08 in.)
9mm
(0.35 in.)
9. Carefully apply a light coat of body primer with asponge applicator to any exposed paint or metal
around the flange where new adhesive will be
applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes:
 Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange.
 Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponge applicators.
 Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
 Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
10. Cut a ‘‘V’’ in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown. 11. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a
continuous bead of adhesive (A) around the front
corner glass (B) as shown:
 With the printed dots (C) on the front corner glass as a guide, apply the adhesive to both side
portions of the front corner glass.
 Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
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20-46Glass
Front Corner Glass Replacement (cont’d)
A
B B
A
B
12. Set the front corner glass (A) to the front corner
trim (B) quickly. Be careful not to touch the
adhesive. 13. Hold the front corner glass (A) with a suction cup
over the opening while holding the front corner
trim (B) by the other hand, align the clips, and set it
down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the front
corner glass until its edges are fully seated on the
adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no clearance between the sash and front lower sash.
 Do not open or close any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
14. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the front corner glass, wipe with a soft
shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
15. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the front corner glass and check for leaks. Mark the
leaking area, let the front corner glass dry, then
seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least
4 hours after front corner glass installation. If the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
16. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days: Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
 Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
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Fasteners adhesive tape:
Thickness 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
Width 9 mm (0.35 in.)
20-50Glass
Rear Window Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
: Fastener, 2
Fastener Locations
: Fastener, 2
A
B : Apply glass primer here.
A
B
B C
Inside
11 mm
(0.43 in.)
Inside
11 mm
(0.43 in.) A
B
B
B
A A
5.5 mm
(0.22 in.) 5.5 mm
(0.22 in.)
14. Attach the fasteners with adhesive tape to the rear
window opening flange of the body on both sides.
15. Set the rear window in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (A) across the rear window
and the body with a grease pencil at the four points
are shown:
 Make sure both upper clips (B) are in the body holes.
 Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
16. Remove the rear window. 17. Apply a light coat of glass primer with a sponge
applicator along the edge of the rear window (A)
between the dams (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it
off with gauze or cheesecloth:
 With the printed dots (C) on the rear window as a guide, apply the glass primer to both lower
corner portions of the rear window.
 Do not apply body primer to the rear window, and do not get body and glass primer sponge
applicators mixed up.
 Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the rear
window properly, causing a leak after the rear
window is installed.
 Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from primed surfaces.
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