Door, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adjustment Gauge:3371
- Wrench - Door Adjusting:3320
The procedure is described on a LHD vehicle as an example.
Preparing
Conditions
- When adjusting the door, the vehicle must be resting on its wheels on a level surface.
- The door must engage in the striker without great force.
The door is correctly installed, when it is closed and:
- The gap dimensions are even.
- The contours align.
- The door is not positioned too far inward or outward.
The procedure shown is for the left side of the vehicle as an example.
Gap Dimensions, Adjusting
Driver Side
-- Loosen and lower the Fuse Panel C -SC-. Refer to FUSE PANEL C SC, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Front Passenger Side
-- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 4-.
-- Check the gap dimensions using the Gauge - Gap Adjustment:3371 . Refer to DOOR, ADJUSTING , for this.
-- Tighten the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 4-.
Flush Dimension, Adjusting
-- Loosen the bolts -1 and 2- using the Wrench - Door Adjusting:3320 and the respective bit.
-- Check the gap dimensions using the Gauge - Gap Adjustment:3371 . Refer to DOOR, ADJUSTING , for this.
-- Refer to Striker, Adjusting .
-- Tighten the bolts -1 and 2-.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to Overview - Door .