Adjusting Lock Peg (Striker Pin)

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Adjusting element for striker pin

CAUTION:

The striker pin can be adjusted by changing the plasticity of the adjusting element in the B-pillar.
The setting is retained when the striker pin is removed.

Move lock peg -1- outwards.

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Slide hammer

Loosen the fastening screws -2- .

Move lock peg -1- outwards using > VAS 6965 - slide hammer kit .
Adjust the striker pin -1- by moving it to the rear, down and up.

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Plastic hammer

Move the lock peg -1- to the required position using a plastic hammer.

Carefully close the door and check that the lock peg -1- is positioned correctly with respect to the lock.

Tighten fastening screws -2- to > Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) .