Installing Front Door Sub-Frame

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Sub-Frame

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Moving adjustable fastening elements to their home position
1. 1.1. Move the three adjustable fastening elements (-Arrow A, B, C- ) on the door sub-frame to their home position. Screw the screw element -19- fully into the basic element -18- .
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  The screw elements have left-handed threads.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Basic Door Frame
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  Fig 3: Engaging Door Sub-Frame On Basic Door Frame
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Opening basic door frame
Engaging door sub-frame on basic door frame
1. 3.1. Mount the door sub-frame -12- on the basic door frame -17- .
  
  Fig 4: Mounting Door Sub-Frame On Basic Door Frame
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2. 3.2. Insert guide pins -13- and -16- into the holding slots -14- and -15- .
  
  Fig 5: Inserting Guide Pins And Into Holding Slots (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 6: Inserting Guide Pins And Into Holding Slots (2 Of 2)
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Fixing door sub-frame to basic door frame, linking up electrical plug connection and tightening lock
1. 4.1. Fix the door sub-frame to the basic door frame by screwing in the fastening screws -9, 11- . Press the door sub-frame upwards and screw in fastening screws slightly.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Door Sub-Frame Mounting Screw
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2. 4.2. Push wiring harness -10- from inside through the door sub-frame and the door opening and press rubber sleeve on the wiring harness -10- from inside into the door opening.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Wiring Harness
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3. 4.3. Connect electric push-on connector -6- .
  
  Fig 9: Connecting Electric Push-On Connector
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4. 4.4. Press on the rubber sleeve -7- between the doors and A-pillar.
  
  Fig 10: Pressing Rubber Sleeve Between Doors And A-Pillar
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5. 4.5. Screw in new fastening screws -3- on the door lock and tighten to the specified tightening torque → Technical Values .
  
  Fig 11: Installing Door Lock Fastening Screws
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Adjusting door sub-frame
1. 5.1. The fastening screw -11- secures the front bearing position (holding slot -15- for guide pin -16- ). This bearing point cannot then be adjusted!
  
  Fig 12: Adjusting Door Sub-Frame
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2. 5.2. Close the door carefully.
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  The setting is achieved by bracing the door unit carrier with the basic door frame using the adjustable fastening elements. If the required joint measurements cannot be achieved, it may be necessary to unscrew the fastening screws -9, 11- and reset the adjustable fastening elements to the basic position.
3. 5.3. The window frame (door sub-frame) must be adjusted with respect to the roof frame and B-pillar (-arrow D- ). The pivoting points in this case are the holding slots -14- , -15- and the guide pins -13- , -16- . Adjust the gap dimensions on the door sub-frame.
  
  Fig 13: Adjusting Window Frame
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  Fig 14: Adjusting Window Frame Guide Pins On Holding Slots (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 15: Adjusting Window Frame Guide Pins On Holding Slots (2 Of 2)
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4. 5.4. → TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES
5. 5.5. Tighten fastening screws -9, 11- to the specified tightening torque.→ Technical Values
  
  Fig 16: Tightening Door Lock Fastening Screws
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Fastening door sub-frame
1. 6.1. Screw in fastening screws -8- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. → Technical Values
  
  Fig 17: Tightening Door Sub-Frame Fastening Screws
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  Fig 18: Identifying Front Assembly Openings
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Clipping in covers of front assembly openings
1. 7.1. Clip in the top and bottom assembly opening covers -4- and -5- .
  
  Fig 19: Clipping In Covers Of Front Assembly Openings
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  Fig 20: Clipping In Top And Bottom Assembly Opening Covers
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Clipping in rear assembly opening covers and connecting KESSY wiring harness - For all vehicles:
1. 8.1. Clip in the top and bottom assembly opening covers -1- and -2- .
  
  Fig 21: Clipping Top And Bottom Assembly Opening Covers (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 22: Clipping Top And Bottom Assembly Opening Covers (2 Of 2)
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Also for vehicles with KESSY control module:
1. 9.1. Pull KESSY wiring harness in through the opening. Install rubber sleeve in the unit carrier until it engages completely (-Arrow A- ).
2. 9.2. Insert plug into the socket (-Arrow B- ) until it clicks into place.
  
  Fig 23: Inserting Plug Into Socket
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