Adjusting rear lid — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• The guide wedges (2) must be able to move in the centring lugs without resistance.
• Hexagon nuts (1) can only be loosened with a "“long-shaft socket”", as rear lid hinge guide bolts are too long.
• The centring lugs must be loose .
• Loosen bolts (2) (do not remove) and striker pin (1) can be moved within over-size holes.
• Close rear lid and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear roof trim General body repairs, interior70Trim, insulation; Roof trim.
2. Remove rear lid gas strut .
3. Remove bumper cover end piece .
4. Loosen bolts (3) and (4) until centring lugs (1) can move freely on left and right sides.
5. The guide wedges (2) must be able to move in the centring lugs without resistance.

6. Loosen hexagon nuts (1) in roof side member opening at rear (2) (do not unscrew completely). [Note: Hexagon nuts (1) can only be loosened with a "“long-shaft socket”", as rear lid hinge guide bolts are too long.]
7. Align rear lid uniformly according to outer contours (arrows) on left and right with the help of a second mechanic.
8. Tighten hexagon nuts (1) to a specified torque of 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
9. Adjusting centring lugs . [Note: Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when adjustments are performed.The rear lid is adjusted correctly if the shut lines are uniform all around, the lid is not too deep or too high and all contours align when the lid is closed 00Technical data; Body gaps and shut lines; Body, rear.]
10. The rear floor edge cover must be removed to adjust the rear striker pin General body repairs, interior70Load area/luggage compartment trim.
11. The centring lugs must be loose .
12. Loosen bolts (2) (do not remove) and striker pin (1) can be moved within over-size holes.
13. Move striker pin (1) into upper position (arrow) and lightly tighten the bolts (2).
14. Close rear lid and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
15. Now the centring lugs can be adjusted . [Note: Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when adjustments are performed.The rear lid is adjusted correctly if the shut lines/gaps are uniform all around, the lid is not too deep or too high and all contours align when the lid is closed 00Technical data; Body gaps; Body - rear.The battery must be fully charged and connected on vehicles with power latching system.]
16. The rear floor edge cover must be removed to adjust the rear striker pin on vehicles with power latching system General body repairs, interior70Load area/luggage compartment trim.
17. The centring lugs must be loose .
18. Loosen bolts (2) (do not remove) and striker pin (on vehicles with power latching system) (1) can be moved within over-size holes.
19. Move striker pin with power latching system (1) into upper position (arrow) and lightly tighten bolts (2).
20. Close rear lid and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
21. After making adjustment, tighten bolts (2) to a specified torque of 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
22. Now the centring lugs can be adjusted .
23. Remove bumper cover end pieces .
24. The striker pin must be correctly positioned before adjusting centring lugs.
25. Adjusting striker pin .
26. Loosen bolts (3) and (4) (do not remove completely) until left and right centring lugs (1) can move freely.
27. The guide wedges (2) must be able to move in the centring lugs (1) without resistance.
28. Close rear lid.
29. Press guide wedge (2) against centring lug (1) with slight force and tighten bolts.
30. Open rear lid. [Note: Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when adjustments are performed.The rear lid is adjusted correctly if the shut lines are uniform all around, the lid is not too deep or too high and all contours align when the lid is closed 00Technical data; Body gaps and shut lines; Body, rear.]
31. Loosen clamping bolt (2) until it is visible in rubber buffer.
32. Pull detent slide (1) out of housing.
33. Adjust detent slide to dimension (a = 12.5 mm).
34. Close rear lid applying slight pressure in the middle. While doing so, pull handle and hold it in this position.
35. Open rear lid again.
36. Screw in clamping screw (1) to dimension (a = 25 mm).

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