Striker, Adjusting

NOTE:

The setting is illustrated for the left side. The setting for the right side is the same.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm :VAG1331A

Fig 1: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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NOTE:

The arch outside the threaded plate -1- is welded securely to the pillar. The bars to the threaded plate -1- 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.

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The gap dimension from rear door to door is adjusted using the striker -arrows-.

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

-- Adjust the striker -2- -arrow a- and -arrow b-.

-- Pay attention to the gap dimensions. Refer to the appropriate service information

-- Tighten the bolts -3- of the striker -2- to the tightening specification.

Tightening Specifications