Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 216

DLK-106

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HOOD

Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keep the radius 100

mm (3.94 in) or more.

2. Make sure the cable is not offset from the grommet, and push

the grommet into the lower dash panel hole securely.

3. Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.

4. Install the cable securely to the hood lock.
5. Install the hood lock assembly and tighten the bolts to specifica-

tion.

6. Adjust the hood lock. Refer to 

DLK-106, "Hood Lock Control

Inspection"

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Hood Lock Control Inspection

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CAUTION:

If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-

ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from

approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.

2. While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front

end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make

sure the hood opener returns to the original position.

3. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply

“body grease” to the points shown.

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LIIA1699E

PIIA1086E

PIIA0176E

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DOOR

Fitting Adjustment

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FRONT DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1. Remove the fender. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Loosen the hinge bolts.
3. Raise or lower the front door at rear end to adjust.
4. Tighten the hinge bolts to specification.
5. Install the fender. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

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REAR DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1. Remove the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to 

INT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Loosen the lower hinge bolts.
3. From inside the vehicle, loosen the upper hinge nuts.
4. Open the door, and raise or lower the rear end of the door to adjust.
5. Tighten the hinge nuts and bolts to specification.
6. Install the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to 

INT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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BACK DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment 

D. 4.5 

± 1.0 mm (0.177 ± 0.039 in)

AWKIA0487ZZ

DLK-108

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DOOR

1. Open and support the back door.
2. Slightly loosen the hinge nuts.
3. Reposition the door as necessary and tighten the nuts.
4. Confirm the adjustment. Repeat as necessary to obtain the desired fit.

STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

Body Side Doors

1.

Back door

2.

Back door hinge

3.

Rear combination lamp

4.

Rear bumper fascia

5.

Roof

6.

Side window glass

F.

6.0 mm (0.24 in)

G.

0.0 mm (0.00 in)

H.

1.0 mm (0.04 in)

J.

8.0 mm (0.31 in)

K.

5.0 

± 2.0 mm (0.20 ± 0.08 in)

M.

0.8 

± 1.0 mm (0.03 ± 0.04 in)

N.

12.0 

± 5.0 mm (0.47 ± 0.20 in)

P.

5.0 

± 2.0 mm (0.20 ± 0.08 in)

Q.

0.8 

± 1.0 mm (0.03 ± 0.04 in)

R.

20.6 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)

AWKIA1800ZZ

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1. Loosen the striker bolts.
2. Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-

tion direction.

3. Tighten the striker bolts to specification.

Back Door

1. Loosen the striker bolts.
2. Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-

tion direction.

3. Tighten the striker bolts to specification.

Removal and Installation

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• When removing and installing a door assembly, support the door with a jack and shop cloth to pro-

tect the door and body.

• When removing and installing a door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.

• Check the hinge rotating point for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".

FRONT DOOR

Removal

1. Remove the front door glass and regulator. Refer to 

GW-14, "Front Door Glass Regulator"

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2. Remove the door harness.
3. Remove the check link bolt from the hinge pillar.

4. Remove the door-side hinge nuts and the door assembly.

AWKIA1766ZZ

WIIA0735E

Check link to hinge pillar bolt 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

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