Front Door: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT - DOOR
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CAUTION: Use care when removing any component that is attached to the vehicles painted surface. Take the necessary precautions to avoid paint damage while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the lock striker.

2. Inspect the gap sizes of the door in accordance to the table.

3. Loosen the bolts on the door side, then adjust the gap dimensions by moving the front door up, down; front and back, then tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

4. Loosen the bolts on the hinge side, adjust, then tighten with the centering screw on the hinge. Adjust contour of driver's door at the hinge side. Tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the lock striker. Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

6. Insert a centering gauge into the door lock until lock completely catches (catch stage 2).

7. Position a depth stop at the height of the striker on the outside of the door and then close the door until the depth stop makes contact on both sides.

8. Press the striker into the center gauge from the inside through the open window and then tighten the bolts.

9. Pull the outer door handle and then remove the centering gauge.

10. Check the door for easy motion.

11. Check the window for proper adjustment. If necessary adjust the window.