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Polo Mk5

Adjusting striker pin
   
Adjusting striker pin
  Note
t  Threaded plate -1- of striker pin is secured in pillar using a method which differs from the previous method.
t  Bow outside of threaded plate is welded firmly to pillar. Webs to threaded plate are plastically deformable.
t  Increased forced must be applied so that striker pin -2- can be adjusted with bolts -3- loosened.

  Note
t  The door must lock fully when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play.
t  The door must not be pushed up or down due to striker pin adjustment.
The following can be adjusted at the striker pin:
l  When the front door does not align with the rear door or side panel
   
–  Loosen striker pin -1- by loosening bolts -2- in B-pillar.
–  Adjust the front door with the striker pin -1- so that the front door is flush with the rear door or side panel when shut (to prevent wind noise).
–  Tighten bolts -2- of striker pin -1-.
Specified torque for bolts -2-: 20 Nm.
  N57-10323

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