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are not applicable and arrangement of the test fixture is altered so that the test forces are applied to the complete hinge.
Figure 5-1
Static test fixtures

Figure 5-2
Static load test directions for doors that open in the vertical direction.

Annex 6

Sliding side door - Full Door Test
          1. Purpose
 This test is intended to establish minimum performance requirements and a test procedure for evaluation and testing sliding door retention components when installed on both the door and the doorframe. This test complements the applicable tests in Annex 3 and Annex 4
2.                                          General provisions
2.1.                                    Tests are conducted using a full vehicle or a body in white with the sliding door and its retention components.
2.2.                                    The test is conducted using two force application devices capable of applying the outward transverse forces specified in paragraph 6.2.4. of this Regulation. The test setup is shown in Figure 6-1. The force application system shall include the following:
2.2.1.                              Two force application plates.
2.2.2.                              Two force application devices capable of applying the outward transverse load requirements for a minimum displacement of 300 mm.
2.2.3.                              Two load cells of sufficient capacity to measure the applied loads.
2.2.4.                              Two linear displacement measurement devices required for measuring force application device displacement during the test.
2.2.5.                              Equipment for measuring at least 100 mm of separation between the interior of the door and the exterior edge of the doorframe, while respecting all relevant safety and health requirements.
3.                                          Test setup
3.1.                                    Remove all interior trim and decorative components from the sliding door assembly.
3.2.                                    Remove seats and any interior components that may interfere with the mounting and operation of the test equipment and all pillar trim and any non-structural components that overlap the door and cause improper placement of the force application plates.
3.3.                                    Mount the force application devices and associated support structure to the floor of the test vehicle. Each force application device and associated support structure is rigidly fixed on a horizontal surface on the vehicle floor, while applying the loads.
3.4.                                    Determine the forward and aft edge of the sliding door, or its adjoining vehicle structure, that contains a latch/striker.
3.5.                                    Close the sliding door, ensuring that all door retention components are fully engaged.
3.6.                                    For any tested door edge that contains one latch/striker, the following setup procedures are used:
3.6.1.                              The force application plate is 150 mm in length, and 50 mm in width, and at least 15 mm in thickness. The plate edges are rounded to a radius of 6 mm ± 1 mm.
3.6.2.                              Place the force application device and force application plate against the door so that the applied force is horizontal and normal to the vehicle's longitudinal