Lexus ES: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
| *a | Centering Bolt |
| *b | Standard Bolt |
HINT:
- Centering bolts are used to mount the door hinge to the door. The door cannot be adjusted with the centering bolts installed. Substitute the centering bolts with standard bolts when making adjustments.
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Specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.
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PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through e are within each standard range.
Standard Clearance | Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | 5.05 mm (0.199 in.) | b | -0.8 to 2.2 mm (-0.0315 to 0.0866 in.) |
| c | 2.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0787 to 0.197 in.) | d | 3.2 to 5.9 mm (0.126 to 0.232 in.) |
| e | 3.2 to 5.9 mm (0.126 to 0.232 in.) | - | - |
2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
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3. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY
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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
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5. REMOVE LUGGAGE LOCK CONTROL CABLE PLATE
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6. REMOVE SWITCH BEZEL (w/ Power Trunk Lid System)
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7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
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8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH
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9. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
10. ADJUST LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR
| (a) Loosen the 4 door side hinge bolts to adjust the door horizontally and vertically. |
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(b) Tighten the 4 bolts after adjustment.
Torque:
7.0 N·m {71 kgf·cm, 62 in·lbf}
| (c) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws. |
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(d) Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
(e) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.
Torque:
23 N·m {235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf}
11. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH
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12. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
13. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
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14. INSTALL SWITCH BEZEL (w/ Power Trunk Lid System)
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15. INSTALL LUGGAGE LOCK CONTROL CABLE PLATE
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16. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
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17. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY
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18. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
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