Front Door

Front Door, Adjusting

Special Tools And Equipment

Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items Required







- T40038/01

NOTE: To adjust door exactly in relation to height, inclination and door recess, use the special tool T40 038/1.







Panel gap dimensions

NOTE:
- Rear door must be adjusted.
- Panel gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.
- Dimension - A - = (3.5 mm ± *.5mm).
- Dimension - B - = (4.5 mm ± *.5mm).
- Flush dimension - C - = (~*mm+1mm) in parallel position to chassis.

Adjustment in longitudinal direction







- Adjustment in longitudinal direction is performed by loosening hinge bolts - arrow A - of A-pillar at top of door hinge or/and bottom and sliding doors - 2 - (over-sized holes in hinge or in A-pillar)
- Tightening torque 32 Nm
- Door hinge - 1 -.
- - A - pillar - 3 -
- Door - 2 -

NOTE: Illustration shows lower door hinge.

Adjustment to center of vehicle

NOTE:
- A collared shoulder bolt is installed at each upper and lower door hinge (door side).
- When repairing, an adjustment is therefore not necessary under normal circumstances.
- If an adjustment should become necessary anyway, bolts can be replaced with bolts of the same size, length and toughness, as listed in replacement parts catalog.







- The adjustment to vehicle center occurs by loosening hinge bolts - arrow B - at top and/or at bottom of door and shifting the doors (elongated holes in hinge).
- Tightening torque 32 Nm

NOTE: In rear portion of door, adjust door depth (relative to vehicle center) via striker.

Adjusting via striker







- Loosen bolts - 2 -.
- Use the markings (- arrows a - and - arrows c -) for side adjustment.
- Slide striker - 1 - until the door is flush with the contour of the chassis.

NOTE: Door may only be adjusted for depth (towards car interior) and not for height.

- Use the markings (- arrows b - and - arrows d -) for height adjustment.
- Striker must align in door lock center for correct adjustment.
- Tighten bolts to 25 Nm.