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Overview - Door

NOTE:

The illustration shows the left side. The right side is done the same.

After replacing the A-pillar, use another tightening specification at the bolts -2, 5, 14 and 17-.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Door
GWWN57-10521Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Front Door
  2. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
    • Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
      NOTE:

      Use another tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar.

    • Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
  3. Door Hinge
    • The hinge is divided. The upper and lower section can be replaced separately if necessary.
    • The bolt -8- attaches the hinge lower section to the upper section.
  4. Cap
    • For the bolt -8-
    • Is not installed in all markets.
  5. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
    • Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
    • Installed from the vehicle interior
    • The instrument panel is not removed for loosening and tightening.
    • To remove and install, the instrument panel must be removed. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
      NOTE:

      Use another tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar.

    • Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
  6. Cap
    • For bolts -7 and 16-
    • Is not installed in all markets.
  7. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
  8. Bolt
    • 23 Nm
    • Connects the upper section of the hinge -9 or 15- to the lower section of the hinge -3 or 13-.
  9. Door Hinge
    • The hinge has two sections. The upper and lower section can be replaced separately if necessary.
    • The bolt -8- attaches the upper section to the hinge lower section.
  10. Bolt
    • 30 Nm
  11. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
    • Quantity: 2
  12. Door Arrester
  13. Door Hinge
    • The hinge has two sections. The upper and lower section can be replaced separately if necessary.
    • The bolt -8- attaches the hinge lower section to the upper section.
  14. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
    • Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
    • Installed from the vehicle interior
    • The A-pillar lower trim must be removed in order remove and install. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
      NOTE:

      Use another tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar.

    • Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
  15. Door Hinge
    • The hinge has two sections. The upper and lower section can be replaced separately if necessary.
    • The bolt -8- attaches the upper section to the hinge lower section.
  16. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
  17. Bolt
    • 50 Nm
    • Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
      NOTE:

      Use another tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar.

    • Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
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