Striker, Adjusting

The threaded plate -1- of the striker in the pillar is secured differently than before.

The arch outside the threaded plate is welded securely to the pillar. The bars to the threaded plate are malleable plastic.

More force is needed to adjust the striker -2- when the bolts -3- are loose.

When closing, the front door must latch completely without additional force and it must not have any play.

The front door must not be pushed up or down when adjusting the striker.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The alignment of the front door to the side panel or the rear door can be adjusted via the striker in the direction of -arrow a- and in the direction of -arrow b-.

-- Loosen the bolts -3- on the B-pillar to loosen the striker -2-.

-- Adjust the striker -2-.

-- Tighten the bolts -3- of the striker -2-.

Tightening Specifications