- 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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- Use special tool door hinge adjusting wrench (MB990900 or MB991164) to loosen the hinge mounting bolts on the body side, and then adjust the clearance around the door so that it is uniform on all sides.
- If a door is not flush with its surrounding panels, loosen the door-side door hinge mounting bolts and obtain the flushness by moving the door.
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- 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 ).
NOTE: If the door hinge mounting bolt washers are welded, grind off the welding according to the procedure below beforehand.
- When the door is stiff to lock and unlock:
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- Adjustment by using the striker (toward the inside of the vehicle and vertical direction)
Install an temporary bolt instead of the striker mounting bolt, and use special tool brass bar (MB990939) and a hammer to tap the bolt to the desired direction.
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- 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.
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- Adjustment by using shims (forward and rearward)
Increase or decrease the number of shims so that the striker engages with the door latch properly.