41 51.... 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 . Refer to 41 00... 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.

Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

Slacken nuts (1) until door can still just be moved.

Tightening torque, see 41 51 2AZ in 41 51 FRONT DOORS .

Fig 1: Identifying Slacken Nuts

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Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Door In Transition To Front Door (Y) By Fitting Shims

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Adjust rear door in transition to front door (Y) by fitting shims.

Installation:

To preset new part, carry over number of shims from damaged door.

Adjust door longitudinally (X) and vertically (Z).

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 3: Checking Adjoining Body Parts Are Flush In Terms Of Height & Correct

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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.

Tightening torque, see 51 21 2AZ in 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS .

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

Fig 4: Moving Lock Striker Sideways In Order To Adjust Transition Between Door & Rear Side Panel

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After installation: