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Adjustment using templateT40038 /6 > < Removing and installing window regulator motor

A4 Mk2

Adjusting front door
Adjusting front door
Special tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  -T40038/01-
  Note
Use special tool -T40038/01- for precise door adjustment (height, angle and gap) as described on → Chapter.
  W00-1378
Panel gaps
  Note
t  Rear door must already have been adjusted.
t  Use setting gauge -3371- to check panel gaps.
–  Dimension A = 3.5 mm ±0.5mm.
–  Dimension B = 4.5 mm ±0.5mm.
–  Flush alignment, dimension C = 0 mm+ 1 mm (parallel body contour)
Longitudinal adjustment
  A57-0290
–  For longitudinal adjustment of the door, slacken hinge bolts -arrow A- on A-pillar at door hinge (top and/or bottom) and move door -2- within elongated holes in hinge or A-pillar.
–  Tightening torque: 32 Nm
–  Door hinge -1-
–  A-pillar -3-
–  Door -2-
  Note
Illustration shows door hinge (bottom).
Adjusting the door inwards/outwards
  Note
t  The door hinges (top and bottom) are secured with a fitted bolt (one for each hinge; on door side).
t  As a result, an adjustment is not usually required during repair work.
t  However, should adjustments be required after all, the fitted bolts can be replaced by bolts of the same size, length and strength, as offered in the Parts catalogue.
  A57-0104
–  The door can be adjusted relative to the centre of the vehicle by slackening the door hinge bolts (top and/or bottom) -arrow B- and moving the door within the elongated holes in the hinge.
–  Tightening torque: 32 Nm
  Note
Adjust rear end of door by altering position of striker plate inwards or outwards.
Adjusting door at striker plate
  A57-0104
–  Loosen bolts -2-.
–  Use markings -arrows a- and -arrows c- for lateral adjustment.
–  Move striker plate -1- until door is flush with body contour.
  Note
Use this adjustment only to adjust door inwards or outwards, not vertically.
–  Use markings -arrows b- and -arrows d- for height adjustment.
–  If adjustment is correct, striker plate should engage centrally in door lock.
–  Tighten bolts to 25 Nm.
  A57-0281

Adjustment using templateT40038 /6 > < Removing and installing window regulator motor