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Adjusting striker pin
Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
t  Socket -3410-
  W00-0397
  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  Only the adjustment for the left front door is described. The adjustment of the right front door is similar.
t  The front door must lock fully when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play.
t  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 -arrows a- and -arrows b- (wind noise).
Carry out following work:
–  Loosen striker pin -2- by loosening bolts -3- in B-pillar.
  Note
Increased forced must be applied so that striker pin -2- can be adjusted with bolts -3- loosened.
–  Tighten bolts -3- of striker pin -2-.
Specified torque for bolts -3- 20 Nm.

   

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