Front Door, Adjusting
Front Door, Adjusting
Checking gap dimensions
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Adjusting gauge (3371)
• To adjust door exactly in relation to height, inclination and door recess, use (T40038/5). Refer to => [ Front Door Adjustment using T40038/5 ] Front Door Adjustment using T40038/5.
Check panel gap dimensions using 3371 adjustment gauge.
- Dimension - E - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
- Dimension - F - = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
- Dimension - G - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
- Flush dimension to side panel = 0 mm+1 mm with parallel course of gap to body.
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 specification 32 Nm
- Door hinge - 1 -.
- A-pillar - 3 -
- Door - 2 -
• Illustration shows lower door hinge.
Adjustment to center of vehicle
• A fitting 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, fitting 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 specification 32 Nm
• In rear portion of door, adjust door depth (relative to vehicle center) via striker.
Adjustment 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.
• 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 screws to 25 Nm.