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Procedure 3

Symptom:  Creaking noise from the right-hand side

Cause:  Inner metal bracket can come into contact with the inner reinforcement.

Cars affected:  X7020086-

  1. Remove the door.
  2. Remove the lower hinge bolt.
  3. Construct a tool according to the illustration.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tools Assembling Dimensions
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  4. Insert the tool through the bolt hole.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Bolt Hole
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  5. Hook onto the metal bracket and pull it out approx. 10 mm.
  6. Fit the hinge bolt.
  7. Fit the door.