Door Hinge Adjustment - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Doors
Remove rubber cover (A) and bolts (B) from door check lock-
plate on door.
Worlting inside door, remove door check assembly
Installation is reverse of removal.
Lubricate door check before installing.
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If removed, use new mounting bolts when reinstalling side-
impact airbag to door.
Tightening torque
Door check to door frame
24 Nm (16
it-lb)
Door hinge adjustment
If the installed door is uneven or out of parallel, spacers can
be used to correct its position. Spacers are placed behind the
hinge and are available in two different thicltnesses (0.5 mm
and 1.0 mm).
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Front and rear door adjustment procedure is similar.
Tightening torque
Door hinge to door frame
20
Nrn
(15
ft-lb)