Adjusting bonnet: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

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• Only loosen bolts (5), do not remove them completely.
• Ensure that gaps are uniform 00Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.
• Use new bolts when adjusting the lid lock.

🔩 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 striker pin (1).
2. Front part of bonnet can be adjusted in height to wings by means of bonnet lock (4).
3. After bonnet has been adjusted, the striker pin (1) can be re-installed and adjusted . [Note: Only loosen bolts (5), do not remove them completely.]
4. If fitted, remove caps (3 or 4).
5. By loosening hexagon nuts (5) on left and right bonnet hinges (1), bonnet can be centred laterally (arrows b) and in longitudinal direction (arrows a) between wings.

6. By loosening bolts (2) on left and right bonnet hinges (1), bonnet can be centred vertically (arrows c) and in longitudinal direction (arrows a) between wings.
7. Ensure that gaps are uniform 00Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.
8. Specified torque for hexagon nuts (5) and bolts (2): 22 Nm. — 22 Nm (16 lb-ft)
9. After adjusting, carry out corrosion protection measures on bonnet hinges (1), hexagon nuts (5) and bolts (2).
10. If necessary, readjust adjustment buffers.
11. Turn adjustment buffers (1) to adjust (arrows).
12. After bonnet (2) has been adjusted, the striker pin can be reinstalled and adjusted .
13. Loosen bolts (2).
14. Striker pin (1) can now be adjusted on bonnet (2) in lateral elongated holes. [Note: Use new bolts when adjusting the lid lock.]
15. Loosen bolts (2) to adjust lid lock (1) relative to bonnet laterally (arrow a) and vertically (arrows b)00Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front.

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