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Roadkill 02-18-2012 10:38 AM

Has anybody adjusted a door latch?
 
The new car has a slightly loose front drivers door. The other 3 have that solid thud when they are closed. Other than replacing the rubber door surround, is there any way to adjust the latch so it pulls the door in ever so slightly? TIA for the help.

diyanich 02-18-2012 11:15 AM

I have it done on the left passenger door,it was miss aligned a bit.
Pry the plastic cover on the driver's side pillar.The latch "pin" is held by 2 torx(I think 2 ) bolts.Loosen them a bit so you can slide it towards interior,tighten them up.Try closing the door.If the objective is reached,no further steps are required.But,don't slide it a lot from the first time.I also scratched the paint around the base in its original position,slightly,so it gives a position alteration feedback.
That's it.

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Originally Posted by dinan e39 (Post 866734)
The new car has a slightly loose front drivers door. The other 3 have that solid thud when they are closed. Other than replacing the rubber door surround, is there any way to adjust the latch so it pulls the door in ever so slightly? TIA for the help.


Roadkill 02-18-2012 01:37 PM

diyanich,

appreciate the info. i'll give it try and report back.

Squiggy 06-01-2016 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 866749)
diyanich,

appreciate the info. i'll give it try and report back.

It's been 4 years and you never reported back. :D

I was told recently that my front doors 'close like a tank' because they need to be adjusted. But I can't see to figure out what might need adjusting. The rear door close quietly, like a new car. :driver:

80stech 06-02-2016 10:17 AM

You probably need new door edge (weather strip)

Squiggy 06-02-2016 02:45 PM

Hmm. Weatherstrips appear to be in like new condition. I hear a heafty 'clunk' when I close the front doors. At first I thought that was kind of cool, like a beefy tank, but the rear door close quietly so not sure my front doors are aligned. They have no problem closing all the way. They are just kind of loud which tells me there might be more metal rubbing on metal than there should be.

upallnight 06-02-2016 11:48 PM

Adjusting the door is outlined in the Bentley Manual.

Squiggy 06-02-2016 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1079580)
Adjusting the door is outlined in the Bentley Manual.

Thanks. I recently ordered the Bentley Manual. Waiting for it...


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