Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing striker pin

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
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Tightening torque found on this page

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door striker pin. The right side is similar.

Removing

Socket -3410-
Socket -3410-

Installing

Note

A bent striker pin (square U-shape) must be installed.

Remove bolts -2- and remove striker -1-
Remove bolts -2- and remove striker -1-
  • Position striker pin -1- on B-pillar -3- with the U-shape facing inwards. Tighten bolts -2-.
  • Adjusting striker pin → Chapter

Specified torques

 N57-10322
Component Specified torques
Striker pin 20 N·m

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