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Removing and installing hinges > < Adjusting rear lid
Adjusting striker pin
Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
  Note
t  If bolts are loosened -4-, it is possible to adjust striker pin -1- in the oversized holes of hinge -arrows a- and -arrows b-.
t  Adjust striker pin -2- so that the recess of the rear lid lock with rotary latch is centred relative to the striker pin -2- when it engages.
Carry out following work:
–  Loosen bolts -1-.
–  Move striker pin -2- into upper position and tighten bolts -1-.
–  Close rear lid and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
Specified torque for bolts -1-: 20 Nm.

   

Removing and installing hinges > < Adjusting rear lid