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Installing after renewing A-pillar > < Assembly overview - door hinges

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Removing and installing door
Removing and installing door
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Door alignment tool -3320-
t  Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1-
t  Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
t  Bit for 3320 -3320/3-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  Socket -3410-
t  Setting gauge -3371-
   
t  Removal wedge -3409-
  Note
The removal and installation sequence is for the front left door. Removal and installation of the front right door are similar.
Removal
  W58-10002
Carry out following work:
–  Release boot -2- by pressing fastener -arrow a- and pull off A-pillar.
–  Swing release lever -3- downwards -arrow b- and disconnect electrical connector -4- from coupling station.
–  Undo screws -7- from hinges.
–  Unscrew bolt -5- for door retaining strap -6-.
–  Push door retaining strap -6- inwards -arrow c-.
–  Lift front door -1- upwards -arrow e- so that hinge -9- is released from hinge -8-.

Installation
   
Carry out following work:
Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this, observe the following:
  Caution
Prior to installing the front door, the door retaining strap must be folded towards the inside of the vehicle in order to avoid damage to the paintwork.
Specified torque for bolts -5- 30 Nm.
Specified torque for bolts -7- 23 Nm.
  Note
After door installation the hinge arms must be flush one above the other.
–  Adjust front door -1- → Chapter.
–  Observe front door shut lines -1- → Rep. gr.00.

   

Installing after renewing A-pillar > < Assembly overview - door hinges