41 5.... Adjust Door: Important:

Do not damage adjoining body components. Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing range of adjustment is not sufficient.

Note: 

41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

The door must be provided with all add-on parts for correct adjustment. Adjust screwed body components from rear to front. The following illustrations are schematic diagrams and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Fig 1: Adjusting Door

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Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary. Slacken screws (2) on door until door can still just be moved. Tightening torque 41 51 2AZ . 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 .

Check that adjoining body components are flush in terms of height and correct if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Mark

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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.

Tightening torque 51 21 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Striker Screws

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After Installation note:  If the hinge is slackened on the body side, the area of the hinge must be sealed in a u-shape with sealant (1).

• Tighten all screws to specified torque.
• Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
• If necessary, adjust front door.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Hinge

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