Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001HVA7
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [03/2019 -           ]
Title: DOOR / HATCH: FRONT DOOR: ADJUSTMENT; 2020 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [03/2019 -        ]

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

*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.
  • The specified torque for standard bolts is shown in the standard bolt chart.

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PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR

(a) Check that the clearance measurements of areas a through n are within each standard range.

Standard Clearance

Area

Measurement

Area

Measurement

a

3.15 to 6.55 mm (0.124 to 0.258 in.)

b

0.45 to 4.45 mm (0.0177 to 0.175 in.)

c

3.25 to 6.65 mm (0.128 to 0.262 in.)

d

1.55 to 5.55 mm (0.06102 to 0.219 in.)

e

3.15 to 6.55 mm (0.124 to 0.258 in.)

f

1.55 to 5.55 mm (0.06102 to 0.219 in.)

g

2.5 to 6.5 mm (0.0984 to 0.256 in.)

h

-2.0 to 2.0 mm (-0.0787 to 0.0787 in.)

i

2.8 to 5.2 mm (0.1102 to 0.2047 in.)

j

-1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

k

-0.15 to 4.85 mm (-0.00591 to 0.1909 in.)

l

3.15 to 8.15 mm (0.124 to 0.321 in.)

m

2.9 to 5.3 mm (0.114 to 0.2087 in.)

n

-1.2 to 1.2 mm (-0.0472 to 0.0472 in.)

2. ADJUST FRONT 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

(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) for TMC Made:

(1) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

Torque:

21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

(e) for TMMMS Made:

(1) Tighten the 4 hinge bolts on the door after adjustment.

Torque:

26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(f) Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, slightly loosen the 2 striker mounting screws.

(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}