41 5.... Adjust Front Side Doors: Notes

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

NOTE: Observe 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 representations and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Fig 1: Adjusting Door

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Loosen striker and remove, If necessary.

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

Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 2AZ .

Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 2AZ .

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

NOTE: Screw connections only accessible from inside.

Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 3AZ .

Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 3AZ .

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

NOTE: Height adjustment of door must not be influenced by striker.
When the door is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratch marks.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Mark

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Tighten down screws (1) until striker can still just be moved.

Move striker sideways in order to adjust transition between door and adjoining bodywork parts.

Tightening torque 51 21 2AZ /51 22 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Striker Screws

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