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Door, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Gap Dimensions 

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Dimensions
GWWA57-10620Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

The parallel alignment of the gap must not exceed 0.5 mm.

Driver -side- :

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. .

-- Remove the lower B-pillar trim. .

-- Remove the driver side relay carrier mount. Refer to [For engine(s) CTUA, CEUC, CRDB, CGXB, CPNB] Removal and Installation .

Front passenger side:

-- Remove the glove compartment. .

On both sides:

-- Remove the A-pillar connector station. Refer to [For engine(s) CTUA, CEUC, CRDB, CGXB, CPNB] Removal and Installation .

1. Adjustment in Longitudinal Direction 

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Bolts
GWWA57-10297Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the bolts -B arrows- on the top and bottom of the hinge and on the A-pillar -item 1-.

-- Adjust the door -2- lengthwise.

-- Tighten the bolts -B arrows-.

Tightening Specifications 

2. Adjustment to -center- of -vehicle-

NOTE:

The bolt -A- is a fitting bolt so it is generally not necessary to adjust the door using it.

If it is necessary to make an adjustment using these bolts, the bolt can be replaced with one of the same length and strength category.

-- Loosen the bolts -A arrows- on the top and bottom of the hinge.

-- Adjust the door -2- lengthwise.

-- Tighten the bolts -A arrows-.

Tightening Specifications 

Fig 3: Identifying Striker Pin & Bolts
GWWA57-10339Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

The striker pin backing must be position with the pins -arrows- exactly in the hole.

The striker pins must be sheared off cleanly after sliding the striker pin.

-- Loosen the bolts -2-.

-- Slide the catch -1- until the door is flush with the body contours.

NOTE:

When adjusting the catch, move it only toward the center of the vehicle.

Do not adjust the door height using the catch because the door lock will be damaged.

-- The catch must align in door lock center for correct adjustment.

-- Tighten the bolts -2-.

Tightening Specifications