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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 the door hinge adjusting
wrench (Special tool: MB991164) with a
torque
of over 98 N·m.
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When the clearance between the front door and body
is uneven (1)
Apply protective tape to the fender around the hinge
installation position and door
edge. (2)
Remove the splash shield <Front door only>
(Refer to ). (3)
Use special tool door hinge adjusting wrench (MB990900 or
MB991164) to loosen the body-side
door hinge mounting bolts (mounting nuts for the door upper
hinge of the rear door only). (4)
Move the door to adjust until the clearance around the door
is even.
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2.If a door is not flush
with its surrounding panels, loosen the door-side door hinge
mounting bolt, nut and adjust the door as
necessary.
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If the door hinge mounting nut
washer 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 nut washer, which is
welded to the door hinge.
- On completion, paint the affected area
with touch-up paint to prevent
corrosion.
- Install the door hinge (Refer to
).
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3.If the door is stiff to
lock and unlock: (1)
Adjustment by using the striker (vertically or toward the
inside of the vehicle) Install a temporary bolts instead
of the striker mounting bolt, and use the special tool
remover bar (MB990939) and a hammer to tap the temporary
bolt to the desired direction. (2)
Adjustment by using the striker (toward the outside of the
vehicle) Using the following special tools, pull the
striker toward the outside of the vehicle
to adjust.
- Slide hammer (MB990211)
- Body puller (MB990243)
(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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