41 5.... Adjust Door: Notes
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.
The door must be provided with all add-on parts for correct adjustment.
Side window lowered.
Adjust screwed body components from rear to front.
Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.
Height adjustment (Z):
Slacken screws for hinges (1) on door until door can still just be moved. Adjust height of door.
If the range of adjustment is not sufficient, also slacken screws for hinges on body (2) and adjust height of door.
Adjusting in longitudinal direction (X):
Slacken screw (2) on upper hinge and adjust door in longitudinal direction. Then adjust door at lower hinge in longitudinal direction.
Adjusting in transition to side panel (Y):
Slacken screws (1) on upper hinge and adjust door in transition to side panel. Then adjust door at lower hinge in transition to side panel.
Tightening torques 41 51 and 41 52 . See FRONT DOORS or REAR DOORS .
Check that adjoining body components are flush in terms of height and correct if necessary.
When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratch marks.
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 51 21 3AZ .