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Front Door Assembly Overview, Convertible

NOTE:

Always replace door hinge bolts (except -6- and -16-) and pin -19- after loosening.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door, Assembly Overview (Convertible)
GWWM57-0095Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Door 
  2. Cover 
  3. Bolt 
    • 20 Nm
    • Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
  4. Buffer 
  5. Grommet 
  6. Bolt 
    • 20 Nm + 1 /4 additional turn (90 °)
    • Always replace bolts after loosening them
  7. Bolt 
    • 20 Nm + 1 /4 additional turn (90 °)
    • Always replace bolts after loosening them
  8. Threaded pin 
    • 13 Nm
  9. Door hinge 
    • The hinge has two sections.
  10. Grommet 
  11. Grommet 
  12. Door arrester 
  13. Cover 
  14. Bolt 
    • 10 Nm
  15. Bolts 
    • 4.5 Nm
  16. Bolt 
    • 20 Nm + 1 /4 additional turn (90 °)
    • Always replace bolts after loosening them
    • Loosen with special tools 3320 and 3220/2 and tighten
  17. Bolt 
    • 27 Nm
  18. Door hinge 
    • The hinge has two sections.
  19. Bolts 
    • Always replace pins after loosening
  20. Nut 
    • 20 Nm + 1 /4 additional turn (90 °)
    • Always replace door hinge pins after loosening
  21. Interior door mechanism 
  22. Release cable 
  23. Door lock 
  24. Bolt 
    • 20 Nm
    • Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
  25. Bolt 
  26. End panel 
  27. Door handle with backing plate 
  28. Door lock cylinder