Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting striker pin
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |

Note
- Threaded plate -1- of striker pin is
secured in pillar using a method which differs from the previous method
- Bow outside of threaded plate is welded firmly to pillar. Webs to
threaded plate are plastically deformable
- Substantial force must be applied so that striker pin
-2- can be adjusted with bolts
-3- loosened
Note
- Only the adjustment for the left front door is described. The
adjustment of the right front door is similar
- The front door must lock fully when closing without any additional
force being required and must not have any play.
- The front door must not be pushed up or down as a result of the
striker pin adjustment
| By adjusting the striker pin the alignment of the front door with
the side panel or the rear door can be adjusted
-arrow a- and -arrow b- (wind
noise). |
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Loosen striker pin -2- by loosening
bolts -3- in B-pillar. |
Note
| Substantial force must be applied so that striker pin
-2- can be adjusted with bolts
-3- loosened. |
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Tighten bolts -3- of striker pin
-2-. |
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Component |
Specified torques |
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Striker pin |
20 Nm |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Door alignment tool -3320-
Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1-
Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
Bit for 3320 - ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
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airbags
The side airbag crash sensors respond to changes in pressure
and must therefore be treated with particular caution. Observe
the following:
The correct installation position is vitally important: only
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Assembly overview - drive shaft
1 -
Outer constant velocity joint
Renew only as complete unit
Removing
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Installing: drive onto shaft to stop using plastic hammer
Distribute grease evenly in joint
Ch ...
Removing and installing front seat
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left
seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and
installation of the right seat as appropriate.
Removal and instal ...
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