Door, Adjusting

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 =0 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 specification 32 Nm.

- Door hinge - 1 -.

- A-pillar - 3 -.

- Door - 2 -.

• Illustration shows lower door hinge.

Adjustment to Center of Vehicle

• 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.

- 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 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.

• 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.