Adjusting striker pin

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Note

• Threaded plate -1- of striker pin is secured in pillar using a method which differs from the previous method
• Bow outside of threaded plate is welded firmly to pillar. Webs to threaded plate are plastically deformable
• Substantial force must be applied so that striker pin -2- can be adjusted with bolts -3- loosened

Note

• Only the adjustment for the left front door is described. The adjustment of the right front door is similar
• The front door must lock fully when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play.
• The front door must not be pushed up or down as a result of the striker pin adjustment

By adjusting the striker pin the alignment of the front door with the side panel or the rear door can be adjusted -arrow a- and -arrow b- (wind noise).

• Loosen striker pin -2- by loosening bolts -3- in B-pillar.

Note Substantial force must be applied so that striker pin -2- can be adjusted with bolts -3- loosened.

• Tighten bolts -3- of striker pin -2-.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torques
Striker pin	20 N·m