Adjust Front Door - AR72.10-P-0550LF

Model 217 

Model 222 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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Shown on model 222 

	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Check
1	Check gap dimensions on front door (1) all the way round	Model 217	AR60.00-P-0700-01LC
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Always perform adjustment work on uneven gaps on corresponding upper and lower hinge leaves. Otherwise tension and damage can occur.	AR60.00-P-0700-01LF
		Model 217.3 Front door to fender	*BE60.00-P-1004-01DA
		Model 217.3 Front door to sidewall	*BE60.00-P-1005-01DA
		Model 217.3 Longitudinal member panel to front door	*BE60.00-P-1006-01DA
		Model 217.3 Front door window to rear side window	*BE60.00-P-1016-01DA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front/rear door to roof paneling, side	*BE60.00-P-1009-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door to fender	*BE60.00-P-1010-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door to rear door	*BE60.00-P-1011-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door cover to rear door cover	*BE60.00-P-1013-01BA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
2	Check transition between front fender and front door (1)	The contour of the front fender must align with the contour of the front door (1) or project by a maximum of 1 mm.
3	Check transition between front door (1) and rear door	The contour of the front door (1) must align with the contour of the rear door or project by a maximum of 1 mm.
	Adjust
4	Open front door (1)
5	Mark position of lock striker (2)	Markings are present on the B-pillar serving for positioning and precise adjustment of the locking eye (2) in the horizontal and vertical planes. The self-made marking facilitates assembly of the lock striker (2).
6	Unscrew bolts (3) and remove locking eye (2)
7	Expose nuts (4) and nuts (5) on door hinge leaves in vehicle interior	When performing adjustment work on hinges halves on A-pillar. Model 217 Driver side Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Driver side	AR72.10-P-2660LF
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Passenger side	AR72.10-P-2660LFA
		Model 217 Passenger side	AR72.10-P-2660LC
8	Alternately loosen nuts (4) and nuts (5) until front door (1) can be moved	When performing adjustment work on hinges halves on A-pillar. During adjustment ensure that only nuts (4) or nuts (5) are loosened. Otherwise the front door (1) comes into contact with other components and the paint can be damaged.
9	Adjust gap dimensions by moving front door (1)	When performing adjustment work on hinges halves on A-pillar. Model 217	AR60.00-P-0700-01LC
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Carefully move front door (1). Otherwise the front door (1) comes into contact with other components and the paint can be damaged.	AR60.00-P-0700-01LF
		Model 217.3Longitudinal member panel to front door	*BE60.00-P-1006-01DA
		Model 217.3Front door window to rear side window	*BE60.00-P-1016-01DA
		Model 217.3Front door to sidewall	*BE60.00-P-1005-01DA
		Model 217.3Front door to fender	*BE60.00-P-1004-01DA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front/rear door to roof paneling, side	*BE60.00-P-1009-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door to fender	*BE60.00-P-1010-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door to rear door	*BE60.00-P-1011-01BA
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Front door cover to rear door cover	*BE60.00-P-1013-01BA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
10	Tighten nuts (4) and nuts (5)	When performing adjustment work on hinges halves on A-pillar. Model 217Nut, hinge to A-pillar	*BA72.10-P-1002-01X
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Nut, hinge to A-pillar	*BA72.10-P-1002-01V
11	Alternately loosen bolts (6, 7) at upper and lower hinge leaves on front door (1) until front door (1) can be moved	When performing adjustment on hinge leaves on front door (1). During adjustment ensure that the bolts (6, 7) are loosened only on one hinge leaf. Otherwise the front door (1) comes into contact with other components and the paint can be damaged.
12	By moving front door (1), adjust transition between front fender to front door (1) and adjust door position in vertical direction	When performing adjustment on hinge leaves on front door (1). The contour of the front fender must align with the contour of the front door (1) or project by a maximum of 1 mm.
13	Tighten bolts (6, 7) on hinge leaves on front door (1)	When performing adjustment on hinge leaves on front door (1). Model 217Bolt, hinge to doors	*BA72.10-P-1001-01X
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt, hinge to front door	*BA72.10-P-1001-01V
14	Position lock striker (2) on B-pillar and screw in bolts (3) to stop	Observe marking. It should still be possible to adjust the lock striker (2).
15	Adjust transition between front door (1) and rear door by moving locking eye (2)	The contour of the front door (1) must align with the contour of the rear door or project by a maximum of 1 mm.
16	Tighten bolts (3) for lock striker (2)	Model 217Bolt, lock striker to B-pillar	*BA72.10-P-1005-01X
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt, lock striker to B-pillar	*BA72.10-P-1004-01V
17	Install components which are removed in the vehicle interior to expose nuts (4, 5)	When performing adjustment work on hinges halves on A-pillar. Model 217 Driver side Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Driver side	AR72.10-P-2660LF
		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Passenger side	AR72.10-P-2660LFA
		Model 217 Passenger side	AR72.10-P-2660LC
18	Repair paint damage on bolt heads (6, 7) with touch-up paint pen	When performing adjustment on hinge leaves on front door (1).
19	Protect front door (1) or A-pillar against corrosion in area of both hinges	Wax for engine compartment (400 ml spray can)	*BR00.45-Z-1018-05A
20	Close front door (1)
	Calibrate
21.1	Calibrate 360° camera on left outside mirror or 360° on right outside mirror with diagnostic system	Model 217 with code 501 (360° camera) Model 222 with code 501 (360° camera) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) If the front door (1) has been adjusted on driver and passenger side.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
21.2	Calibrate all the cameras for the 360° camera system using the diagnostic system	Model 217 with code 501 (360° camera) Model 222 with code 501 (360° camera) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) If the front door (1) has been adjusted on driver and passenger side.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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