Front Door, Adjusting
Front Door, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Adjusting gauge (3371)
Panel Gap Dimensions
• Check panel gap dimensions with adjusting gauge (3371).
• Dimension A = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension B = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension C = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension D = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension E = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension F = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Dimension G = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
Front door adjustment dimensions
• Rear door must be adjusted.
- Dimension A = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Dimension B = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
- Flush dimension C = 0 mm -1 mm in parallel position to chassis.
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 -.
- A-pillar - 3 -
- Door - 2 -
• Illustration shows lower door hinge.
Adjustment to center of vehicle
• A fitting screw is installed on bottom of door hinge.
• 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.
- 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 pin.
Adjusting with Striker Pin
- Loosen bolts - 2 -.
- Use the markings (arrows - a - and arrows - c -) for side adjustment.
- Slide striker pin - 1 - until door is flush with contour of 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 pin must align in door lock center for correct adjustment.
- Tighten screws to 25 Nm.