Door - align on hinges
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2002–2005
- Section
- Doors › Door - align on hinges
BodyDoor - align on hinges
DOOR - ALIGN ON HINGES
Service repair no - 76.28.07
- Turn wheel in lock for access to wheel arch liner screws.
- Remove 3 screws and 3 scrivets securing wheel arch liner.
- Remove wheel arch liner to gain access to hinge bolts.
- Open door.
- Remove screws securing door striker to ’B’ post collect striker.
- Loosen bolts securing hinges to ’A’ post.
- Align door to meet the profile of adjacent panels, and ensure all surrounding door gaps are parallel.
- Tighten door hinge bolts.
- Re-check door alignment.
- Position door striker and fit screws.
- Adjust door striker so that the door closes without the need for slamming it.
- Tighten door striker screws to 18 Nm .
- Fit wheel arch liner and secure with screws and scrivets.
DOOR STRIKER - ADJUST
Service repair no - 76.28.05
- Using a Torx bit loosen 2 striker screws and close door.
- Check door for flush fit to adjacent panels and edges for equal gap.
- Open door and tighten striker screws to 18 Nm.
Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: MG touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: MG panel clips assortment
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