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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Cylinder Head Bolt Socket:3410

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Insert 3410
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NOTE:

The threaded plate -1- of the striker in the pillar is secured differently than before.

The arch outside the threaded plate is welded securely to the pillar. The bars to the threaded plate are malleable plastic.

More force is needed to adjust the striker -2- when the bolts -3- are loose.

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NOTE:

The adjustment is only of the left rear door. The adjustment of the right rear door is identical.

When closing, the rear door must latch completely without having to press it and it must not have any play.

The rear door must not be pushed up or down when adjusting the striker.

The alignment of the rear door to the side panel can be adjusted using the striker -arrows- (wind noises).

-- Loosen the bolts -3- on the C-pillar to loosen the striker -2-.

NOTE:

More force is needed to adjust the striker -2- when the bolts -3- are loose.

-- Tighten the bolts -3- of the striker -2-.

Component	Tightening Specifications
Striker	25 Nm