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Do not apply 98 N·m or more to special tool door hinge adjusting wrench (MB991164).
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When the clearance between the door and the 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)
Remove the centre pillar trim <Rear door only>
(Refer to GROUP 52A -
Interior Trim ).
(4)
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).
(5)
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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The non-adjusting bolts have been installed as a factory setting. To adjust the levelling of the door, replace them with the adjusting bolts (MU001031).
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(2)
Move the door to adjust so that the door is flush with the vehicle body.
(3)
Tighten the door-side door hinge mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 26 ±
6 N·m
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3.When the door is stiff to close and open
(1)
Adjustment using the striker (toward the inside of the vehicle and vertical direction)
Install a temporary bolt instead of the striker mounting bolt, and use the remover bar (Special tool: 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 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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