Front Door: Adjustments

Adjusting Front Door

Tools







Technical values







Tools and materials

Wheel mounting trolley Master Wheel 50 with optional door mount.







Adjusting front door

Adjusting the front doors







INFORMATION:
- To adjust front doors, use special tool Key for door adjustment 3320.
- To ensure that the tapered seat of the hinge is positioned without tension, it may be necessary to take the door hinges off the door if:
- A new bare door shell is installed.
- The bare door shell was or is damaged.
- The bare door shell has no seam joining line.

1. Loosen the fastening screw -1- so that the hinge pins are not strained. Support the doors if necessary to prevent damage. Master Wheel 50 T wheel mounting trolley with door removal device can be used to do this.







2. Tighten fastening screws M6 x 12 -1- on the hinge joints -2-. Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)







3. Loosen fastening screw -1-. Set the contour with respect to the wing and side member by moving the angle pieces -2- both vertically and horizontally. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions.
The dowel sleeves may have to be removed for subsequent assembly. Tightening torque: Final tightening: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.).







Adjusting rear door







1. Loosen fastening screw -2-. By shifting the door lock striker -1- in vertical and horizontal position, adjust contour to the rear wing and door sill. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions. Tightening torque: Final tightening: 17 ftlb.