41 5.... Adjusting Door: 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 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 representations and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Loosen striker and remove, If necessary.

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

Front door: Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 41 51 FRONT DOORS

Rear door: Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 41 52 REAR DOORS

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

NOTE: Screw connections only accessible from inside.

Front door: Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 41 51 FRONT DOORS

Rear door: Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 41 52 REAR DOORS

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Side Doors

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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 Adjoining Body Components

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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.

Front door locks: Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS

Rear door locks: Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 51 22 DOOR LOCKS, REAR

Fig 3: Adjusting Front Side Doors Striker

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