Body repairs – exterior · Rear doors, door components · 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:

  • If rear door is not aligned with side panel,
  • Loosen striker -1- by loosening bolts -2- in C-pillar.
  • Adjust the front door with the striker pin -1- so that the front door is flush with the side panel when shut (to prevent wind noise).
  • Tighten bolts -2- of striker pin -1-.

Specified torque for bolts -2-: 20 Nm.