Front Door: Adjustments

41 51 004 Adjusting Left Or Right Front Door

IMPORTANT:
- Do not damage adjoining body parts.
- Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

NOTE:
- Observe gap dimensions.
- The door must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.







Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.
Slacken screws (2) until door can still just be moved.
Adjust door vertically (Z) and in transition to front side panel (Y).
Slacken screws (1) if adjustment range is not enough. Adjust door longitudinally (X) and if necessary vertically (Z).
2AZ Door to door hinge
M8 nut 20 Nm
3AZ Door hinge to body
M10x35 10.9 30 Nm







Check that adjoining body parts are flush in terms of height and correct if necessary.

NOTE:
- Vertical adjustment of door must not be influenced by lock striker.
- When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratches.







Slacken screws (1) until lock striker can still just be moved.
Move lock striker sideways in order to adjust transition between door and rear side panel.
3AZ Door striker to body 19 Nm

NOTE: When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratches.

After installation:
- Tighten all screws to specified torque.
- Initialize power window.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate colour.