Lexus ES: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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| *a | Centering Bolt |
| *b | Standard Bolt |
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
- Centering bolts are used to install the door hinges to the vehicle body and 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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The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.
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PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR DOOR
(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through j are within each standard range.
Standard Clearance | Area | Measurement | Area | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | 3.0 to 5.4 mm (0.118 to 0.213 in.) | b | -1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.) |
| c | 2.3 to 6.3 mm (0.0906 to 0.248 in.) | d | 3.15 to 6.55 mm (0.124 to 0.258 in.) |
| e | 1.25 to 5.25 mm (0.0492 to 0.207 in.) | f | 3.15 to 6.55 mm (0.124 to 0.258 in.) |
| g | 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) | h | 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) |
| i | 2.7 to 5.7 mm (0.106 to 0.224 in.) | j | 3.15 to 7.15 mm (0.124 to 0.281 in.) |
2. ADJUST REAR DOOR
NOTICE:
Make sure to turn the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off before adjusting the door lock strikers.
| (a) Using SST, loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body and adjust the door position. SST: 09812-00020 |
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(b) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the vehicle body after adjustment.
Torque:
26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}
(c) Loosen the 4 hinge bolts on the door and adjust the door position.
(d) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.
Torque:
26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}
| (e) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the rear door lock striker cover. |
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| (f) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws. |
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(g) Using a brass bar and a hammer, hit the striker to adjust its position.
(h) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 striker mounting screws after adjustment.
Torque:
23 N·m {235 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf}
| (i) Engage the 4 claws to install the rear door lock striker cover. |
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the engin
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. PRECAUTION NOTICE: After turning the engin
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Problem Symptoms Table
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Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in t
Auto Up Operation does not Fully Close Power Window (Jam Protection Function is Activated)
DESCRIPTION If a door glass does not slide smoothly or a power window regulator motor assembly or door window regulator sub-assembly does not operate smoothly, the jam protection function may be triggered automatically, resulting in the auto up operation being unable to fully close the power window.
