Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > New Beetle > Body | General body repairs, exterior | Bonnet, flaps, cab, central locking | Rear lid | Adjusting lid

Adjusting lid hinge

–	Install lid hinge onto vehicle without lid.

l	Adjustment screw -1- must lie against stop -2- without pressure when hinge is closed.

–	Screw adjustment screw -1- out 1.5...3 mm on both sides, this sets the preloading for the hinge.

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