41 51... Adjusting left or right door

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

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

NOTE: Observe GAP DIMENSIONS .
The door must be provided with all add-on parts for correct adjustment.
Adjust screwed body parts from rear to front.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Door

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Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

Height adjustment (Z):

Slacken screws (1) just until door can be shifted. Adjust height of door.

If the range of adjustment is not sufficient, also slacken screws (2) and adjust height of door.

NOTE: Carry out adjustment in longitudinal direction (X) and in transition to side panel (Y) for hinges only, as otherwise height adjustment is lost.

Adjusting in longitudinal direction (X):

Slacken screw (2) on upper hinge and adjust door in longitudinal direction. Then adjust door at lower hinge in longitudinal direction.

Adjusting in transition to side panel (Y):

Slacken screws (1) on upper hinge and adjust door in transition to side panel. Then adjust door at lower hinge in transition to side panel.

Tightening torque 41 51 2AZ and 41 51 3AZ .

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

NOTE: Height adjustment of door must not be influenced by lock striker.

When closing the door, the lock striker must not tap or grind against the door lock. Look out for scratch marks.

Fig 2: Locating Door Scratch Marks

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Loosen screws (1) until lock striker can still just be shifted.

Shift lock striker sideways in order to adjust transition between door and rear quarter panel.

Tightening torque 51 21 2AZ .

NOTE: When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratch marks.

Fig 3: Adjusting Lock Striker

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After Installation note:

If the hinge is slackened on the body side, the area of the hinge must be sealed in a u-shape with sealant (1).

Fig 4: Hinge U-Shape With Sealant Area

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Tighten all bolts to specified torque.
INITIALIZE power electric windows.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.