3 Series E36 318i (M43) SAL
Use shims (1) between doors and hinges when installing new
doors.
Distance for rough adjustment:
Rear Door:
Lower hinge 3 mm
Upper hinge 2 mm
Front door:
Lower hinge 2 mm
Upper hinge 2 mm
Adjust to specified distance by installing shims in appropriate
quantity and/or thickness.
Caution!
The windshield and/or paint finish could be damaged when
shutting front doors due to overlapping of unfavourable
installation dimensions/tolerances.
Consequently always shut doors carefully and check whether the
door frame touches the windshield or roof frame.
If necessary, paste cloth adhesive tape on the edge of the
windshield.
Rear Door:
Lower door window.
Adjust height of door roughly when installing new doors.
Gap (A): approx. 5 mm uniformly.
Tighten nuts on upper and lower door hinges.
Tightening Torque = 21 Nm
Uniform gap (B) of approx. 5 mm.
RA Aligning front doors
BMW AG - TIS
25.01.2013 10:48
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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