- Check the condition of the door hinges by opening the door and lifting it up without lifting the body.
- If the gap between the door and the body is uneven, stick protective tape on the mating surface of the door and the surface around the door hinge on the body. Then loosen the bolts securing the door hinge to the body, and use the special tool MB990900 or MB991164 to adjust the gap between the door and the body (Fig. 17.21).
Fig. 17.21. Using a special tool to adjust the door position
- If the closed door is not flush with the body surface, use a special tool to adjust its position after loosening the bolts securing the door hinges to the body.
- If opening and closing the door is difficult, adjust the position of the lock and latch by adjusting the position of the latch (Fig. 17.22).
Fig. 17.22. Directions of movement of the latch when adjusting the door position