Honda HR-V: Doors - Inspection & Adjustment

INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT

DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment

NOTE : Check the door weatherstrip and the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.

1. Door Panel - Remove

• Front door
• Rear door

2. Plastic Cover - Remove

• Front door
• Rear door

3. Door Glass - Adjustment

Front

Rear

NOTE : Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the door glass.

1. Carefully lower the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them
2. Push the glass against the glass run channel (C), then tighten the glass mounting bolts
3. Check that the glass moves smoothly.

4. Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Also make sure that the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B) evenly.

4. Plastic Cover - Install

• Front door
• Rear door

5. Door Panel - Install

• Front door
• Rear door

6. Power Window Control Unit - Reset

7. Water Leaks - Check

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) inside diameter hose (A).
• Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
• Do not use a nozzle.
• Hold the hose about 300 mm (11.81 in) away from the door (C).

DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment

NOTE : Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front and rear doors, and between the doors, and the body. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.

1. Door Position - Adjust

Front

Rear

NOTE : Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.

1. Adjust at the hinges (A):
   • Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then use the jack to support the door while adjusting it.
   • Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (D) slightly, and move the door backward or forward, up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.
2. If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts with the adjusting bolts made specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the door: Loosen the door mounting bolts (E) slightly, and move the door up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps, and move it in or out until it is flush with the body.

NOTE : Refer to the Parts Catalog if you need use an adjusting bolt.

3. 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.
4. Make sure the door opens without popping or binding and latches securely without slamming. If not, adjust the door striker.
5. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.

2. Water Leaks - Check

DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment

1. Door Striker - Adjust

Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary, adjust the striker (A): The striker can be adjusted slightly up or down, and in or out.

1. Loosen the screws (B) with a TORX T40 bit
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.

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

FRONT DOOR COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

REAR DOOR COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

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