Overview - Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the left side. The right side is identical.

After replacing the B-pillar, the bolts -2 and 5- as well as -14 and 17- are to be tightened to another tightening specification.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Door

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Rear Door
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DOOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Adjusting. Refer to DOOR, ADJUSTING .
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
- Installed from the vehicle interior
- To remove and install, the lower B-pillar trim panel must be removed.
  NOTE:
  Another tightening specification must be observed after replacing the A-pillar.
  
  Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
Door Hinge
- The hinge is divided.
- The bolt -8- attaches the hinge lower section to the upper section.
Cap
- For the bolt -8-
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
- Installed from the vehicle interior
- To remove and install, the lower B-pillar trim panel must be removed.
  NOTE:
  Another tightening specification must be observed after replacing the A-pillar.
  
  Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
Cap
- For the bolt -7-
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Always replace, loosening one time to adjust the door is permissible
Bolt
- 23 Nm
- Connects the hinge upper section to the hinge lower section
Door Hinge
- The hinge has two sections.
- The bolt -8- attaches the upper section to the hinge lower section.
Bolt
- 30 Nm
Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 2
Door Arrester
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DOOR ARRESTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Door Hinge
- The hinge is divided.
- The bolt -8- attaches the hinge lower section to the upper section.
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
- Installed from the vehicle interior
- To remove and install, the lower B-pillar trim panel must be removed.
  NOTE:
  Another tightening specification must be observed after replacing the A-pillar.
  
  Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°
Door Hinge
- The hinge has two sections.
- The bolt -8- attaches the upper section to the hinge lower section.
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Always replace, loosening one time to adjust the door is permissible
Bolt
- 50 Nm
- Loosening one time to adjust the door is permitted. Always replace afterward.
- Installed from the vehicle interior
- To remove and install, the lower B-pillar trim panel must be removed.
  NOTE:
  Another tightening specification must be observed after replacing the A-pillar.
  
  Tightening specification after replacing the A-pillar: 20 Nm + 90°