Front Door: Adjustments

41 51 004 Adjusting Left Or Right Front Door

NOTE:
- The E53 gap dimensions serve as the basis for adjustment work.
- The screwed body parts are adjusted from the rear to the front.
- Moving the hinges later on makes unpainted surfaces visible. Touch these up in the appropriate color.
- The illustrations serve as a general guide and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

CAUTION:
- Do not damage adjoining body parts.
- Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.
- Larger realignment work may result in damage to the outer door surface or cause wind noises.







Slacken screws (1) and nuts (2) at door hinges to be adjusted at top and bottom. Adjust door according to specified gap dimension.







Check that adjoining body parts are flush in terms of height and correct if necessary.
After adjustment, tighten hinge nuts and screws.







NOTE:
- If necessary, adjust lock striker.
- Detach cover (1) on door pillar.







Slacken screws (1) and (2), adjust lock striker and tighten screws.

NOTE:
- After slackening, lock striker should be positioned approx. 90° to door frame inner edge (3) and be movable.
- When door is closed, lock striker must not touch or brush against door lock. Look out for scratches.