Door

Door, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Adjusting gauge 3371

Panel Gap Dimensions

- Dimension - A - = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - B - = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - C - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - D - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - E - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - F - = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension - G - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.










Adjustment dimensions

- Dimension - A - = 4.5 mm ± *0.5 mm.
- Dimension - B - = 3.5 mm ± *0.5 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 B-pillar at top of door hinge or/and bottom and sliding doors - 2 - (over-sized holes in hinge or in B-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 fitting screw is installed on bottom of door hinge.
- 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 torque: 32 Nm.

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







Adjusting With Striker Pin
- Loosen bolts - 2 -.
- Use the markings (- arrows a - and - arrows c -) for side adjustment.
- Slide striker pin - 1 - until door is flush with contour of 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 pin must align in door lock center for correct adjustment.
- Tighten screws to 25 Nm.