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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)17 · Body
17 · Body & interior

Door - align on hinges

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Doors › Door - align on hinges
BodyDoor - align on hinges

DOOR - ALIGN ON HINGES

Service repair no - 76.28.07

  1. Turn wheel in lock for access to wheel arch liner screws.
  2. Remove 3 screws and 3 scrivets securing wheel arch liner.
  3. Remove wheel arch liner to gain access to hinge bolts.
  4. Open door.
  5. Remove screws securing door striker to ’B’ post collect striker.
  6. Loosen bolts securing hinges to ’A’ post.
  7. Align door to meet the profile of adjacent panels, and ensure all surrounding door gaps are parallel.
  8. Tighten door hinge bolts.
  9. Re-check door alignment.
  10. Position door striker and fit screws.
  11. Adjust door striker so that the door closes without the need for slamming it.
  12. Tighten door striker screws to 18 Nm .
  13. Fit and wheel arch liner and secure with screws and scrivets.

DOOR STRIKER - ADJUST

Service repair no - 76.28.05

Door striker - adjust – Service repair no - 76.28.05
  1. Using a Torx bit loosen 2 striker screws and close door.
  2. Check door for flush fit to adjacent panels and edges for equal gap.
  3. Open door and tighten striker screws to 18 Nm.

DOOR GLASS - ADJUST

For information on adjustment of the door glass, see hood seals and door glass - adjust. See Hood.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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