Removing
- Disconnect the connector on the A-pillar. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -2-.
- Remove the cover caps -1- and -3- from the stud bolts.
- Remove the stud bolts -4- on the upper and lower door hinge.
Caution
Protect the painted surfaces on the door or on the side panel from damage.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
Installing
Note
Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Door, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Gap Dimensions
Note
Driver Side:
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers; Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; A-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the driver side relay carrier mount. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and E-Boxes.
Front Passenger Side:
- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers; Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing.
Continued for both Sides:
- Remove the A-pillar connector station. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
Adjustment in Longitudinal Direction
- Loosen the bolts -B arrows- on the top and bottom of the hinge and on the A-pillar -1-.
- Adjust the door -2- lengthwise.
- Tighten the bolts -B arrows-.
Height Adjustment
Note
- Use the Door Template - T40038 /9- to adjust.
- Place the template in distance -a- = 150 mm.
- When correctly adjusted, the template must contact the roof and trim strip "point 1" (-arrows-) as illustrated.
- At "point 2" the bottom of the window guide must be inside the groove.
Adjustment to Center of Vehicle
- Use the Door Template - T40038 /9- to adjust.
- Place the template in distance -a- = 150 mm.
- Loosen the bolts -A arrows-, on the top and bottom of the hinge.
- Adjust the door -2- lengthwise.
- Tighten the bolts -A arrows-.
- For the "min" position, "points -1- and -3-" must touch.
- "Point -2-" may show a gap.
- For the "max" position, "points -2- and -3-" must touch.
- "Point -1-" may show a gap.
Striker Pin, Adjusting
Note
- Loosen the bolts -2-.
- Slide the striker pin -1- until the door is flush with the body contours.
- Striker pin must align in door lock center for correct adjustment.
- Tighten the bolts -2-.