Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Adjustment

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Exterior body panels / Front door / Adjustment

Adjust the clearance around the panel assembly - front door as follows.

Part		Standard
A	Fender COMPL - front to Panel assembly - front door	4.2±1.25 mm (0.17±0.05 in)
B	Panel assembly - front door to Side sill garnish assembly (sedan model)	5.4±1.8 mm (0.21±0.07 in)
C	Panel side outer to Front door sash	5.2+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.2+0.06, −0.04 in)
D	Surface level gap between panel side outer and front door sash	4.9±1.5 mm (0.19±0.06 in)
E	Front door sash to Rear door sash	4.4+1.5 — 1.0 mm (0.17+0.06 — 0.04 in)
F	Panel assembly - front door to Panel assembly - rear door	4.2±1.25 mm (0.17±0.05 in)
G	Garnish assembly front door to Side sill garnish assembly (OUTBACK model)	4.4±1.8 mm (0.17±0.07 in)

1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the panel assembly - front door.

Preparation tool:

ST: WRENCH (925610000)

(1) Using ST, loosen the vehicle side bolts of the upper hinge - front door and the lower hinge - front door.

(2) Adjust the vertical and horizontal clearance of the panel assembly - front door.

2. Adjust the surface level gap between the panel assembly - front door and the panel assembly - rear door.

CAUTION:

Do not use an impact wrench. Welding area on the striker nut plate is easily broken.

(1) Loosen the screws (A).

(2) Tap the striker - front door (B) using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between the rear end of the panel assembly - front door and the front end of the panel assembly - rear door.

Removal

1. FRONT DOOR PANEL1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE2. Remove the garnish assembly - door. (OUTBACK model) Side G ...

Installation

1. FRONT DOOR PANEL1. Put a wooden block and the like on a jack and place the panel assembly - front door on it.2. Adjust the height by the jack, and temporarily install the panel assembly - front doo ...

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