Hood, Adjusting: Notes

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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:

The vehicle must be on all four wheels when adjusting the hood.

The left and right adjusting buffers -2- are not meant for adjusting. They stabilize and cushion the hood.

The hood is properly adjusted when there is an overall even gap dimension when it is closed. The hood may not be positioned too far inward or outward. The contours must also align.

The hood must engage into the latch without using much force.

The locking ring -5- on a new stop buffer -4- is located in the center position.

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-- Remove the striker. Refer to STRIKER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the stop buffer -4- on the ring -5- -arrow c-.

-- The gap dimensions are adjusted on the hinges. Refer to Hinges, Adjusting .

-- Turn the adjusting buffer -2- -a arrows- to adjust.

-- The striker can be reinstalled and adjusted after adjusting the hood -1-. Refer to Striker, Adjusting .

-- The stop buffer -4- must rest all the way on the hood -1-.

-- Check the adjustment and close the locking ring -5- -arrow d-.

NOTE:

Protective film -3- must always be installed under the adjusting buffers on the support.

Tightening Specifications

Latch. Refer to OVERVIEW - RELEASE CABLE