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41 5.... Adjusting Door: Notes

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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 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.
Fig 1: Adjusting Door
G04788280Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

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

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

Tightening torque 41 52 2AZ  , see 41 52 REAR SIDE DOORS .

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

NOTE: Rear door screw connection accessible from inside only.

Tightening torque 41 51 3AZ  , see 41 51 FRONT DOORS .

Tightening torque 41 52 3AZ  , see 41 52 REAR SIDE DOORS .

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: Adjusting Door
G04726960Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

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

NOTE: When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratches.
Fig 3: Tighten Down Screws (1) Until Lock Striker Can Still Just Be Moved
G04726961Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.