Body repairs – exterior · Front doors, door components, central locking · Door
Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
The following can be adjusted at the striker pin:
- When the front door does not align with the rear door or side panel
- Loosen striker pin -1- by loosening bolts -2- in B-pillar.
- Adjust the front door with the striker pin -1- so that the front door is flush with the rear door or side panel when shut (to prevent wind noise).
- Tighten bolts -2- of striker pin -1-.
Specified torque for bolts -2-: 20 Nm.