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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