Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing striker pin

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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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-
Socket -3410-
Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door striker pin. The right side is similar.
Socket -3410-
Removing and installing striker pin

Removing

  • Remove bolts -2- and remove striker -1-.

Installing

  • Position striker pin -1- on B-pillar -3- and tighten bolts -2-.
  • Adjusting striker pin → Chapter
Component Specified torques
Striker pin 20 N·m

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