41 51 004 Adjusting Left Or Right Front Door

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NOTE: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as basis for adjustment work.

The screwed body parts are adjusted from the rear to the front.

Moving the hinges later on makes unpainted surfaces visible. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

The illustrations serve as a general guide and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

More extensive straightening work may result in damage to the door outer surface or cause wind noises.

Fig 1: Door Hinge Screws And Nuts

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Slacken screws (1) and nuts (2) at door hinges to be adjusted at top and bottom.

Adjust door to fit according to specified BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

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

After adjustment, tighten hinge nuts and screws.

Fig 2: Adjoining Body Parts Alignment

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NOTE: If necessary, adjust lock striker.

Detach cover (1) from door pillar.

Fig 3: Door Pillar Cover

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Slacken screws (1) and (2), adjust lock striker and tighten screws.

NOTE: After slackening, lock striker should be positioned approx. 90 ° to door frame inner edge (3) and be movable.

When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratches.

Fig 4: Lock Striker Screws And Door Frame Inner Edge

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