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Striker Pin, Adjusting







Striker Pin, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Socket (3410)

Adjustment gauge (3371)

The following describes adjusting the right rear door only. Adjusting the left rear door is identical.

When closing, the rear door must latch completely without having to press it and it must not have any play.

The door must not be pushed up or down when adjusting the striker pin.






The striker pin can be used to adjust:

If the rear door does not align to the rear side panel.

- Loosen the catch - 2 - by loosening the bolts - 1 -.

- Adjust rear door with striker pin - 2 - so that the rear door aligns with side panel when closed (wind noise).

- Tighten the bolts - 1 - for the striker pin - 2 -.

Screw - 1 - tightening specification: 20 Nm.