Window Frame, Adjusting
Window Frame, Adjusting
Adjustment for A-pillar region
1 - Insulation for door trim
• Must not be removed for the adjustment.
2 - Front door
• For correct adjustment of window frame, door trim and loudspeaker must be removed.
3 - Spacer
• Place underneath at bolt point - B - if necessary.
• By loosening mounting bolts- arrow A - and removing or adding spacers at bolt point - B -, => Fig.=> [ Inclination adjustment at A-pillar ] , the position (inclination) of window frame in A-pillar region can be adapted to roof molding.
• Different sizes (0.5 mm and 1 mm thick) are available.
Inclination adjustment at A-pillar
- By loosening bolt - arrow - and placing underneath or removing spacers, the contact pressure of seal in A-pillar region can be adjusted.
- Spacers up to a maximum of 3 mm can be inserted underneath, depending on technical assessment.
- Spacers in sizes of 0.5 mm and 1 mm are available.
Adjustment for B-pillar region
• If height adjustment dimensions are not within tolerance range of the adjusting template, collared shoulder bolts must be replaced by two standard-type bolts.
• After that, the window frame height can be adjusted.
1 - Front collared shoulder bolt
• Replace with standard-type bolt for height adjustment if necessary.
• 32 Nm.
2 - Rear collared shoulder bolt
• Replace with standard-type bolt for height adjustment if necessary.
• 32 Nm.
3 - Bolt for longitudinal compensation (X compensation)
• 32 Nm.
4 - Rear mounting bolt
• 32 Nm.
5 - Front mounting bolt
• 32 Nm.
6 - Door seal
• After installing or adjusting window frame, mounting bolts must be screwed in and tightened in the sequence described in the following.
• Door window must be lowered to half-way before installing window frame.
• Insert door frame into door base carrier.
• Screw in bolts - 1 - and - 2 - " hand tight".
• Loosen bolt - 3 -.
• Install door seal - 6 - in window frame.
• Screw in bolt - 4 - and tighten it to 32 Nm.
• Close door and check inclination of window frame using adjusting template => [ Door Adjustment, Checking ] Door Adjustment, Checking.
• If necessary, the inclination can be adjusted further by loosening bolt - 4 -.
• Check contact area of seal in A-pillar region => [ Inclination adjustment at A-pillar ]
• Tighten bolt - 5 - to 32 Nm.
Height adjustment at window frame
- If height of window frame must be adjusted, then the corresponding collared shoulder bolt -arrow- must be replaced with a standard bolt.
- Now, the window frame height can be adjusted.
- Position adjusting template as shown on roof, or on upper edge of rain channel.
- For a correct adjustment, lower edge of window frame must be located between markings - a -, (line on template - arrow -) or - b -.
- Check/adjust inclination of window frame => [ Door Adjustment, Checking ] Door Adjustment, Checking.
Front door adjustment
- Door position can be assessed using lower side of template (T40038).
- No recess of front door - 1 - at rear door - 2 - is permitted.
- Recess of front door - 1 - at rear door - 2 - is not permitted (wind noise).
- Projection (maximum 0.8 mm) of front door at rear door must be in range of template cut-out - arrow -.
