Body repairs – exterior · Front doors, door components, central locking · Door

Removing and installing door arrester

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Remove riveted loudspeaker ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91; Sound system; Removing and installing front bass loudspeakers -R21- / -R23-.
  • Unscrew bolt -4- in A-pillar.
  • Unscrew bolts -3- and then remove door retaining strap -1- through the opening of the loudspeaker.

Installing

  • Check seating of cover -2- on door retaining strap -1-.
  • Insert door retaining strip through the opening of the loudspeaker.
  • Tighten bolts -3-, specified torque: 9 Nm.
  • Tighten bolt -4-, specified torque: 30 Nm.