Rear Lid, Adjusting: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
Vehicle must be on ground to adjust rear lid.
Lid lock -3- is bolted directly to the rear lid -1- . It does not have any elongated holes so it cannot be adjusted.
The left and right stop buffers -2- are not meant for adjusting. Their function is to stabilize and to cushion the rear lid -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.
The rear lid must engage in the catch -5- without great force.
The adjustment of the rear lid is described in multiple steps.
To adjust or check the gap dimensions, use Special Tool 3371, refer to appropriate service information
-- By loosening the bolts -4- the rear lid can be adjusted -1- in the elongated holes in the hinge -3- in the -arrow direction a and b- .
-- In addition, the hinge -3- can be adjusted slightly at the threaded pins after loosening the nuts -2- .
-- After adjusting, apply a corrosion protectant to the hinge and bolts.
-- Rear lid -1- on the striker pin, refer to STRIKER PIN, ADJUSTING
-- Adjust left and right stop buffers -2- , refer to STOP BUFFER, ADJUSTING