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Re: pannal alignment
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:58:49
In Reply to: pannal alignment, josh, Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:20:39
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The door may be mis-adjusted.
Before starting any adjustment, carefully examine the door gap all around the door. There should be a uniform gap on all sides and the door should be nearly flush with the rest of the side panels. Also carefully check the door gasket for any tears or gaps. Assuming everything lines up correctly, and the door gaskets are good, the only adjustment needed will be to move the door latching plate (the metal u-shaped piece that the door latches to) a small amount toward the interior of the car.
To adjust the door it takes a large torx (star drive) size T-40 socket and a socket handle. Barely loosen the 2 torx bolts holding the door latching plate to the door frame, then using a plastic tipped hammer, or a hammer and a block of wood, tap the edge of the latching plate toward the interior of the car about 1/16" to 1/8" (2-3mm). Tighten the torx bolts and close the door repeatedly to insure proper closing. Readjust as necessary.
It can be quite time consuming getting the door position just perfect. Be aware that if you loosen the torx bolts on the latch plate too much the latch plate will move freely and it will be difficult to find the correct alignment location again. Some people use a marker to mark the original location of the latch plate before starting any adjustments.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; 5-speed; 2600 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; 5-door; Automatic; 75,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
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