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1.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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(4)
Move the door to adjust until the clearance around the door
is even.
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2.When the door is not flush
with the vehicle body surface. (1)
Loosen the door-side hinge mounting bolts.
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note |
If the door hinge
mounting bolt washers are welded,
grind off the welding according to
the procedure below
beforehand.
- Remove the door
hinge (Refer to
).
- Use a chisel or
grinder to release the door
hinge mounting bolt washer,
which is welded to the door
hinge.
- On completion,
paint the affected area with
a suitable touch-in brush to
prevent corrosion.
- Install the door
hinge (Refer to
).
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(2)
Move the door to adjust until the door is flush with the
vehicle body.
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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.
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