41 5.... Adjusting Door

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

NOTE: Observe gap dimensions . See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

The door must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Adjust screwed body parts from rear to front.

The following illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Fig 1: Adjusting Door Screw

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Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

Slacken screws (2) on door until door can still just be moved.

If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws (1) on body.

NOTE: Rear door screw connection accessible from inside only.

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.

Fig 2: Identifying Vertical Adjustment Of Door

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Tighten down 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.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Striker And Screws

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After installation:

Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If necessary, adjust front door.