Removing and installing/adjusting front door

Disconnect the electrical connection to the door. To do so, turn connector - 1 - to the left and release it, see illustration above right.

Press out spring pin - 2 - for door check strap.

Unscrew the mounting bolts -arrows- on the upper and lower door hinges.

Lift the front door to remove the hinges from the tapered pins. Remove the door.

Install the front door.

Align the holes for the door check strap and insert the spring pin.

Bolt the front door on with 15 N·m.

Close the door and check the gap between the door and the door opening. The gap must be the same width along its entire length; otherwise adjust the door.

Connect the electrical wiring. Attach the connector and lock it by turning it clockwise.

Unscrew the door striker bolt - 1 -. Before doing so, mark the installed position of the striker plate - 2 - with a felt-tip pen.

Loosen the hinge bolts on the door.

Align the door with the surrounding components using a suitable pry bar, for example Fiat 1860890000.

The gap must be parallel along its entire length. For gap dimensions, see page 200.

Tighten the door hinges with 45 N·m.

Install the door striker bolt according to the mark made, tighten the bolts lightly, do not fully tighten.

The striker bolt must be movable with some force.

Adjust the door striker bolt.