BMW 7 Series: Adjust Door

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

NOTE: Observe GAP DIMENSIONS.

The following illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Fig. 398: Adjusting Door

Slacken lock striker, remove if necessary.

Slacken screws for hinge (2) on door until door can still just be moved.

Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 2AZ.

Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 2AZ.

If adjustment range is not sufficient, slacken screws for hinges (1) on body.

NOTE: Screw connections only accessible from inside.

Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 3AZ.

Check that adjoining body components are flush in terms of height and correct if necessary.

NOTE: Height adjustment of door must not be influenced by lock striker.

When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock. Look out for scratch marks.

Fig. 399: Identifying Door Mark

Tighten down screws (1) until lock striker can still just be moved.

Move lock striker sideways in order to adjust transition between door and adjoining bodywork parts.

Tightening torque 51 22 2AZ.

NOTE: When the door is closed, the lock striker must not touch or scrape against the door lock.

Look out for scratch marks.

Fig. 400: Moving Lock Striker

After setting

If the hinge is slackened on the body side, the area of the hinge must be sealed in a u-shape with sealant (1).

Fig. 401: Identifying Hinge Sealant Applying Area

• Tighten all screws to specified torque.
• Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
• If necessary, adjust front door.

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