Rear Door, Adjusting

Rear Door, Adjusting

Checking Gap Dimensions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjustment Gauge (3371)






You can 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 B-pillar at top of door hinge or/and bottom and sliding doors - 2 - (over-sized holes in hinge or in - B - 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 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 bolts to 25 Nm.