41 5.... Adjusting Front Side Doors

The door must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Adjust screwed body parts from rear to front.

The following illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

Slacken nuts (1) until door can still just be moved.

For tightening torque refer to 41 51 2AZ.

For tightening torque refer to 41 52 2AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Hinge Nuts

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Adjust rear door in transition to front door (Y) by fitting shims.

Installation: 

To preset new part, carry over number of shims from damaged door.

Adjust door longitudinally (X) and vertically (Z).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Hinge Nuts, Shims And Adjustments

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Height Alignment

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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.

For tightening torque refer to 51 21 2AZ.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Striker Mounting Screws

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After installation: 

• Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
• Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
• If necessary, adjust front door.