Latch, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Adjustment Gauge:3371

Fig 1: 3371 Special Tool
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Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A

Fig 2: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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NOTE:

Use new bolts to adjust the latch.

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-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If the bolts -2- are loosened, the sides in direction of -arrows B- and the height in direction of -A arrows- of the hood latch -1- can be adjusted.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to Refer to OVERVIEW - RELEASE CABLE