Striker, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A

Fig 1: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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NOTE:

By loosening the hex nuts -2-, the striker -1- can be moved inside the oversized holes in direction of -arrows a and b-.

Adjust the striker -1- so that the rear lid latch opening with the rotary latch engages centered to the striker -1-.

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-- Remove the rear lid lock trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the hex nuts -2-.

-- Move the striker -1- into the upper position and tighten the hex nuts -2-.

-- Close the rear lid and check the adjustment.

Tightening Specifications

Hex nut. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID .