Removing the sliding door and disassembling its moving mechanism
We work together or three, as the door is heavy.
1. Using a wrench or a 14mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the door opening mechanism to the middle guide. Remove the bolts along with the plate.
2. Holding the door suspended, remove the middle door opening mechanism from it.
3. Using a 6-point hex key, unscrew the two bolts securing the door to the upper support.
4. Lowering the door slightly (2–3 cm), remove the lever of the lower door opening mechanism from engagement with the lower guide
6. Using a 14mm wrench, unscrew the three bolts securing the lever
7. Remove the lower mechanism lever from the door.
We install the door in the following sequence.
First, we attach the upper support to the door.
Then we install the middle guide mechanism on the door.
We install the lower mechanism lever on the door, having previously engaged the lever roller with the lower guide.
After installation, adjust the position of the door.
Deutz-Fahr tractors
The German brand Deutz-Fahr specializes in the production of agricultural machinery and tractors. The golden rule of a manufacturer is to invest in development and innovation. As a result, modern and reliable agricultural equipment comes off the assembly line, which makes work easier and increases productivity significantly. Today, about 1 million tractors of the brand are in use around the world.
Products
The brand produces a large number of agricultural equipment, the most popular being tractors, precision farming systems and combines.
Today the following series of tractors are produced:
- 6G.
- Episode 9 TTV.
- Episode 6.
- Episode 7 . . . .
- Agrotrac 130/150/170. .
- Agrofarm G410/430. . .
- Agroclimber F.
- Agroplus FVS.
Precision farming systems are used in many modern agricultural enterprises. Automated control and synchronization of operations significantly increases work efficiency. Deutz-Fahr offers reliable and highly precise automation. The precision farming system from Deutz-Fahr is:
- Reception of signals using all satellite systems, including corrective ones.
- A single interface for all processes and applications. Its diagonal can be 8 or 12 inches.
- Steering systems are represented by visual, power steering.
- High-precision sectional control that eliminates overlaps and skips.
- Possibility of complete automation of data management.
- A security system for large tractors has been introduced; the cameras have a wide viewing angle.
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- HTS 6060/6090/6095. .
History and demand
The history of the brand began much earlier than 1977, which appears in many sources. The main character was Nikolaus August Otto, who founded the world's first company specializing in the production of engines in 1864. Already in 1890, a thresher was invented. 4 years later, the first Deutz tractor with a 26 hp gasoline engine was released. In 1927, the first diesel tractor Deutz MTN222 was produced, which in fact became the beginning of mass production of standard and now familiar tractors.
Since 1936, small agricultural enterprises have already begun to use mechanization and its face - the Deutz F1V 414, with a power of 11 hp.
In 1937 Klöckner was acquired, which became Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz or simply KHD. This company becomes the largest conglomerate of the Reich. At that time, KHD worked in all areas related to engine production.
Since 1949, the production of tractors with a diesel engine and air cooling Deutz F1514 and F2514 has been launched. Already in 1955, the 100 thousandth copy was produced.
1961 – start of cooperation with Fahr AG. It was made possible through the exchange of shares in KHD. In 1968, KHD bought part of the shares of Fahr AG and a brand appeared that is today recognizable in many countries - Deutz-Fahr.
Sliding door adjustment
It is more convenient to work together. We adjust the door if the door has been removed, as well as if its correct position is violated during operation. It is more convenient to make adjustments with the lock latches removed.
Door height adjustment
1. Use a 17mm wrench to loosen the locknut.
2. Rotating the adjusting bolt of the upper support using a 14mm wrench, raise or lower the front edge of the door, achieving a uniform gap between it and the middle pillar
Having adjusted the door to the required position, tighten the locknut of the adjusting bolt.
3. Using a 14 key, loosening the two bolts securing the door opening mechanism on the middle guide, raise or lower the rear edge of the door, achieving a uniform gap between the door and the side of the body. While holding the door in the required position, tighten the bolts securing the mechanism.
Adjusting the door position “in depth”
Having loosened the locknut of the adjusting bolt of the upper door support and moving the support within the adjustment slot, we move the upper edge in a horizontal plane, and then tighten the locknut.
Using a 12mm wrench, loosen the two bolts securing the lower arm with the roller and move the arm within the slot, adjust the position of the lower edge of the door in the horizontal plane, and then tighten the bolts.
If the described adjustments are not enough, we make additional adjustments.
Using a 14 key, loosening the three bolts securing the lower support to the door, move the support within the slots along the door, adjust the position of the lower edge of the door in the horizontal plane.
Installation of central locking in Gazelle minibuses
Most minibuses produced today are equipped with a sliding passenger door. In a regular car, even if central locking is not initially provided, it will always be easy to install actuators and connect them to the lock rods. Installing a central lock on a Gazelle, if we are talking about a sliding door, looks a little more complicated. But still, this task is completely solvable, even for beginners. The main thing is that when installing the actuator, the door itself does not need to be removed. Further, all operations are considered in more detail.
How the central lock works
Mechanical door locks are equipped with a so-called “pawl” or button. There is a rod from the button to the main mechanism; it is made in the form of a wire rod. If this rod is moved by a motor, the state of the lock (open/locked) can be controlled. This is what is done in practice if you install the actuator:
For a sliding door, as is easy to understand, the task becomes more complicated: it will not be easy to connect the wires to the electric motor. Typically, a detachable contact is used, which is designed specifically for buses.
The kit shown in the picture costs about 300 rubles.
Now we can talk about what types of actuators there are. The contacts on the door are connected to two wires, which means you can only install a two-wire actuator and not any other. Such a device, of course, contains an electric motor inside. According to reviews, not the most powerful electric drive is suitable for the Gazelle sliding door. The force of 6 kg developed by it can be considered sufficient. The current strength for such devices does not exceed 4 Amperes. You can also buy three-amp actuators that develop less force (4-5 kg).
Main causes of jamming
A Gazelle is a car that is mainly purchased for business. In Russia it is used as a minibus for personal purposes or transporting a large number of people in the form of a private cab. To open the structure without damaging the door leaf when the Gazelle side door guide is jammed, you need to choose the appropriate method of procedure. It is calculated depending on the situation and the nature of the fault. Causes:
- Damage to hardware. The door may stick. Sometimes the pawl flies off, which creates a smooth motion of the carriage.
- The middle or rear pin, which is responsible for fixing the blade during opening, sinks.
- One of the passenger door electronics has burned out. It may short out due to frequent vehicle washing or climatic conditions.
- Careless handling of the structure. Passengers often slam the door forcefully when leaving the vehicle.
- Lack of maintenance of the sliding canvas. The door may jam. Diagnostics, prevention, lubrication and adjustment work should be carried out regularly.
It is more difficult to find a breakdown when there are no visible causes, but the prerequisites are always present. If the door does not close well or cannot open the first time, there are extraneous noises and squeaks, then a comprehensive diagnosis should be carried out.
It is recommended to pay attention to the position of the door: the presence of deformation, the size of the gap between the leaf and the body, overhanging or skewed. Deformation may occur if the Gazelle was involved in an accident. In this case, the structure is first straightened, then the mechanisms are repaired.
We fix the actuator inside the door
First we need to consider how exactly the standard casing is dismantled. We note the following: it is impossible to gain access to the pawl rod without removing the main lock completely. These are the design features of Gazelle cars. The photo will show what a lock with a rod looks like, and you will understand what you need to connect the actuator to. Let's start dismantling.
How to remove the trim yourself
All actions listed below are illustrated with one photo.
The stopper fastening is unscrewed with a 12mm key, and a screwdriver is used to dismantle the socket. The sequence can be considered in detail:
- Using a spanner wrench, unscrew the two screws securing the stopper.
- Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the socket of the internal handle.
- Remove the stopper and socket.
- By prying up the round pads with a screwdriver, they are completely dismantled, and then the casing is removed.
Malfunctions and repairs
In case of rattling and sagging, the following repairs are possible:
- replacement of seals;
- fake the hinges so that there are no backlashes.
The sliding door in a GAZelle may open and close poorly or jam. With strong claps, all adjustments may be disrupted. If the door does not open, you can try to fix the problem yourself.
To do this, you need to insert the rod from the handle into the slot of the plank using a nail with a head. Pull the handle from the interior towards you as much as possible and carefully guide the rod into the slot.
How to remove the trim
- Use a thin screwdriver to pry off the 2 handle plugs.
- Using a socket or a 10 mm tubular wrench, unscrew the 2 bolts and remove the handle.
- Unscrew the screw securing the lock handle socket.
- When removing the socket, pull the handle towards you.
- Having pressed out the rubber socket of the window lifter handle, use a needle to press out the locking pin and remove it from the hole.
- The handle with the socket is removed.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 8 plastic upholstery clips.
- The door trim is removed.
- Carefully remove the soundproofing gasket, which is glued to the sealant.
You can replace the old trim with the same one as the door trim on GAZelle Next.
Do-it-yourself automatic door for a gazelle
Online store of components for minibuses
Over the years of work in the market for the production and supply of components for buses and minibuses, the BusDop company has established itself as one of the most successful and reliable in this area.
What do we offer
In the online store stopdver.ru you can buy electric sliding car door drives at prices of the Turkish brand SKS Rus. We offer rack and pinion sliding door drives with Bosch motors.
Electric drive single-motor BOSCH assembled MF01200M.
Double-motor BOSCH electric drive assembly MF01400M.
The highest quality and most reliable gears for all drives.
Side sliding door drive control controller.
We have motors of all modifications of BOSCH and more.
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Emergency door opening.
Measures to prevent blocking
To ensure that the door can close correctly even after long-term use, it is important to timely adjust individual elements and take care of the car. Basic rules and actions:
- You should open the Gazelle door carefully to avoid slamming.
- Carry out lubricating actions, additionally use an anti-corrosion substance.
- It is good to dry the Gazelle after washing in winter.
- Adjust the door, lock, handle using special bolts on the stand.
- Periodically check the operation of the drive.
You should also remember to promptly change accessories that have worn out. The price of the sliding door kit is 1000 – 2000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
