Front Door, Adjusting

Front Door, Adjusting

Checking Gap Dimensions

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjustment Gauge (3371)

• To adjust door exactly in relation to height, inclination and door recess, use template (T40038/5). Refer to => [ Front Door Adjustment using ] Front Door Adjustment Using Template (T40038/5).






Check panel gap dimensions using (3371).

- 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 - A - pillar at top of door hinge or/and bottom and sliding doors - 2 - (over-sized holes in hinge or in - A - pillar)






- Tightening specification: 32 Nm

- Door hinge - 1 -.

- Pillar - A - - 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 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 the electronic parts catalog ETKA.

- 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 screws to 25 Nm.