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Striker, Adjusting







Striker, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Loosen the bolts - 1 - and move the striker - 2 - inside the oversized holes - arrows a - and - arrows b -.






Adjust the striker - 2 - so that the recess for the rear lid lock engages with the center of the striker - 2 -.

Perform the following:

- Remove the cover for the striker inside the lock carrier cover.

- Loosen the bolts - 1 -.

- Move the rear lid catch - 2 - into the upper position and tighten the bolts - 1 -.

- Close the rear lid and check the adjustment.

Bolt - 1 - tightening specification: 18 Nm