Overview - Front Door Assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Assembly

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Door
- Removing and installing, refer to FRONT DOOR .
- Adjusting, refer to FRONT DOOR, ADJUSTING .
Door Handle
- Removing and installing, refer to DOOR HANDLE .
Backing
Cap
- Driver Side with Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing, refer to LOCK CYLINDER CAP .
- Passenger Side without Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing, refer to DOOR CAP WITHOUT LOCK CYLINDER .
Lock Cylinder
- Removing and installing, refer to LOCK CYLINDER .
Door Lock
- Door lock can only be removed in conjunction with subframe
- Removing and installing, refer to DOOR LOCK .
Subframe
- Removing and installing, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 32 Nm
- Always replace bolts after loosening them
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 30 Nm
- Loosen this bolt in order to remove the door from the hinge
Lower Door Hinge
- Hinge is divided
- The bolt -9- attaches the upper section to the lower section.
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 32 Nm
- Always replace bolts after loosening them
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
Limiting Strap
Bolt
- Tightening specification: 30 Nm
Upper Door Hinge
- The hinge has two sections.
- The bolt -12- attaches the upper part with the lower part.