Adjust rear-end door in relation to body and rear-end door gap - AR72.20-P-1032-01A

TEST VALUES - REAR-END DOOR

Number	Designation				Model 461, 463
BE72.20-P-1001-01A	Protrusion in relation to rear-end door pillar	Measuring range	30 mm below top edge of door	mm	0 to 1.5
			30 mm below character line (door ridge)	mm	0 to 1.5
			150 mm above door bottom edge	mm	0 to 1.5

Loosen screws (2, 3) on upper and lower bottom hinge on body.
Adjust rear-end door by displacing in relation to body.
The closed rear-end door should have the same protrusion in relation to the rear-end door pillar for the specified measuring ranges. The character line (door ridge) on the rear door should coincide with the body on the hinge side.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Upper Bottom Hinge On Body
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Tighten screws (2, 3) for top and bottom hinge on body.
Coat bolts (3) on lower door hinge with underbody protection agent after tightening.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Lower Bottom Hinge On Body
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Loosen bolts (1) on lower and upper door hinge on rear door.
Adjust gap of rear-end door.
Center gap all the way around rear-end door. Check height adjustment, character line (door ridge) on rear door should coincide with body on lock side.
Tighten bolts (1) on lower and upper door hinge on rear door.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts On Lower And Upper Door Hinge On Rear Door
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