Golf Mk6
Adjusting bonnet |
Note
t | Vehicle must be on the ground when adjusting bonnet. |
t | The adjustment buffers -2- on the left and right are not a means of adjustment. Their purpose is to stabilise and dampen the bonnet -1-. |
t | The bonnet is adjusted correctly if the gaps/shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or does not protrude and all contours align when the is door closed. |
t | The bonnet must engage into the bonnet lock without excessive force. |
t | Hexagon nuts are not removed, only loosened. |
– | Remove striker pin -3- → Chapter |
– | Bonnet can be centred between wings by loosening (not removing) hexagon nuts -5- on left and right of bonnet hinge -6-. |
– | Ensure that gaps are uniform → Rep. gr.00. |
– | On completion of adjustment work, anti-corrosion measures must be performed on hinge -6- and bolts -5-. |
– | Turn adjusting buffer -2- to adjust -arrow-. |
– | After adjusting bonnet, reinstall and adjust striker pin -3- → Chapter. |
– | Front part of bonnet can be adjusted in height to wings by means of bonnet lock → Chapter |