Door, Adjusting Gap and Flush Dimension

Door, Adjusting Gap and Flush Dimension

• The vehicle must standing on all four wheels when adjusting the front door.

• The front door is adjusted properly when it has an even gap dimension overall when closed, it does not rest too far in or out and the contours align.

• To check gap dimensions

• Perform corrosion protection measures on the hinge and bolts after assembly or adjusting work.






Perform the following:

Setting the gap dimensions

For correct gap dimension adjustment, screws - 2, 5, 7, and 8 - at the A-pillar must be loosened.

- The lower A-pillar trim must be removed for the screw - 5 -.

- For the bolt - 7 -, the instrument panel must be removed on the driver side.

- For the screw - 7 -, the glove compartment on the front passenger side must be removed.

Setting the gap dimensions

The bolts- 3 and 9 - must be loosened in order to correctly adjust the flush dimension.

For this, the door adjusting wrench (3320) with the bit insert (3320/3) must be used.

• Other measures, such as aligning the door upward, are not effective. Excess pressure thereafter will again cause the door to sag.

Adjust striker pin.