Front Door, Adjusting

Front Door, Adjusting

Special tools and equipment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• (T40038/01)

• To adjust door exactly in relation to height, inclination and door recess, use the special tool (T40) 038/1 as described on page => [ Door Adjustment, Checking ] Door Adjustment, Checking.

Panel gap dimensions





• Rear door must be adjusted.

• Panel gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.

- Dimension - A - = 3.5 mm ±*.5 mm.

- Dimension - B - = 4.5 mm ±*.5 mm.

- Flush dimension - C - =∼* mm+1 mm 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 -

• Illustration shows lower door hinge.

Adjustment to center of vehicle

• 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.

- 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

• 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.

• 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.