Buffer stop for height adjustment

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Fig 1: Buffer Stop For Height Adjustment

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Buffer stops - 1 - and - 2 - must make contact lightly against lock carrier when hood is closed.

Fig 2: Buffer Stop For Height Adjustment (As Of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

As of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001

Impact guard - 1 - for hood inserted
During installation, screw buffer - 3 - for height adjustment into hood until it stops.
For height adjustment, screw out far enough until contour aligns with fender.
Buffer must make contact on lock carrier after adjustment.

Buffers - 2 - for strike guard are inserted.

NOTE:

The buffer stops can be used for adjusting the height of the hood.