Rear Lid, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
Vehicle must be on ground to adjust rear lid.
The rear lid latch is attached directly to rear lid -1-. There are no oblong holes in the rear lid, therefore it is not possible to adjust the latch.
The left and right buffers -2- are not for adjusting. They stabilize the hood -1-.
The rear lid is properly adjusted when there is an overall even gap dimension when closed, it is not too far inward or outward and contours align.
Rear lid must engage in striker pin -3- without great force.
The adjustment of the rear lid is described in multiple steps.
To adjust or check panel gaps, use Gauge - Gap Adjustment 3371, refer to Body Repair Service Information
Adjusting Gap Dimensions
-- By loosening the bolts -4-, the rear lid -1- can be adjusted in the oversized holes on the hinge.
Tightening specification for bolt -4- : 22 Nm.
-- Adjust the rear lid -1- on the striker pin -3-. Refer to REAR LID STRIKER PIN, ADJUSTING
Adjusting Height
-- Adjust left and right adjusting buffers -2-, refer to REAR LID ADJUSTMENT BUFFER, ADJUSTING .
-- Adjust rear lid -1- on striker pin -3-. Refer to REAR LID STRIKER PIN, ADJUSTING .
-- To adjust the rear height, the bolt -5- is loosened. The rear shelf must be removed for this purpose, refer to Removal and Installation .
Tighten the bolts -5- to the tightening specification: 22 Nm.
After adjusting, apply a corrosion protectant to the hinge and bolts.