41 51 004 Adjusting Left Or Right Front Door

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NOTE: Gap dimensions E65/E66 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: Identifying Left Or Right Front Door

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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 gap dimension.

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

After adjustment, tighten hinge nuts and screws.

Fig 2: Locating Door Specified Gap Dimension

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NOTE: If necessary, adjust lock striker.

Detach cover (1) from door pillar.

Fig 3: Detaching Cover From Door Pillar

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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: Identifying Door Frame Inner Edge And Screw

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