DOOR FIT ADJUSTMENT



 1.
caution
  • Attach protection tape to the fender and door edges where the hinge is installed.
  • Do not rotate special tool door hinge adjusting wrench MB991164 with a torque of over 98 N·m.
When the clearance between the door and the body is uneven
(1) Remove the fender rear protector <Front door> (Refer to ).
(2) Remove the centre pillar trim <Rear door> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim ).
(3) Use the special tool (door hinge adjusting wrench, MB990900 or MB991164) to loosen the body-side door hinge mounting bolts.
note The body-side mounting nuts of the rear door upper hinge can be loosened from inside the passenger compartment. No special tools are required.
(4) Move the door to adjust until the clearance around the door is even.

2.When the door is not flush with the vehicle body surface.
(1) Loosen the door-side hinge mounting bolts.
note If the door hinge mounting bolt washers are welded, grind off the welding according to the procedure below beforehand.

  1. Remove the door hinge (Refer to ).
  2. Use a chisel or grinder to release the door hinge mounting bolt washer, which is welded to the door hinge.
  3. On completion, paint the affected area with a suitable touch-in brush to prevent corrosion.
  4. Install the door hinge (Refer to ).
(2) Move the door to adjust until the door is flush with the vehicle body.



3.When the door is stiff to lock and unlock:
(1) Adjustment by using the striker (toward the inside of the vehicle and vertical direction)
Install an temporary bolts instead of the striker mounting bolt, and use special tool brass bar (MB990939) and a hammer to tap the bolts to the desired direction.
(2) Adjustment by using the striker (toward the outside of the vehicle)
Use special tools sliding hammer (MB990211) and body puller (MB990243) to pull the striker toward the outside of the vehicle.
(3) Adjustment by using shims (forward and rearward)
Increase or decrease the number of shims so that the striker engages with the door latch properly.