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General Body Assembly
Adjusting door - Adjustment sequence
Adjusting door shell

→ Joint dimensions:

 
V57-0428
  • ‒ a =4 mm±0.5
  • ‒ b=5 mm±0.5
  • ‒ c=3.5 mm -0.5/+1

Adjusting to body contour:

  • ‒ The door is adjusted by the hinge screws on the B-pillar and sliding the door (oversized drilled holes in hinge).

Note:

Rear part of door is adjusted to centre of vehicle using striker plate =>Fig.1.

 
V57-0427

Fig.1    Adjustment with striker wedge

Note:

Rear part of door is adjusted at striker plate.

When installed, there must not be any torsion between striker plate and door lock.

  • ‒ → Release bolts.
  • ‒ Move striker plate until door shell is flush with body contour.
  • ‒ Tighten bolts.
    Tightening torque 20 Nm.

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