Adjusting wing door — VW

Adjusting wing door
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Note
Basic wing door adjustment is carried out by adjusting the upper and lower hinges
3
.
The wing doors are adjusted via the upper lock
2
, the upper striker pin
1
and the lower striker pin
4
.
Wing door adjustment is described step by step below.
Basic setting of wing door
Anchor
.
Adjust upper striker pin
Anchor
.
Adjust lower striker pin
Anchor
.
Adjust upper lock
Anchor
.
Basic adjustment of wing door
Note
Basic adjustment is described for left wing door only. Basic adjustment of right wing door is similar.
In order to perform basic adjustment of wing door, vehicle must be positioned on its wheels.
Wing door is adjusted correctly if (when door is closed) gaps/shut lines are even all around, if door is not too deep and does not stand proud, and if all contours align.
Adjustment work should be performed on the right-hand wing door first and then on the left-hand door. The aid of a second mechanic is required.
Ensure even gaps around tail light.
Match sealing line by adjusting door hinges or bending fitted flange.
To check or adjust the gaps/shut lines refer to
Body Repairs
Rep. gr.
00
Technical data; Body gaps/shut lines; Body - rear
.
After installing or adjusting, carry out corrosion protection measures to hinge and bolts.
Upper hinge
The wing door can be adapted to fit in upper area by loosening bolts
1
on upper hinge
2
(do not unscrew completely).
Lower hinge
The wing door can be adapted to fit in lower area by loosening bolts
3
on lower hinge
4
(do not unscrew completely).
First, align right wing door according to outer contour
arrows a
with help of second mechanic.
Then adjust left wing door flush to right wing door according to outer contour
arrows b
with help of second mechanic.
After adjustment on upper hinge
1
, tighten bolts
2
.
After adjustment on lower hinge
4
, tighten bolts
3
.
Note
Carry out corrosion protection measures on wing door hinge and securing bolts after assembly and adjustment work.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - wing door
”
Adjusting upper striker pin
Note
Adjustment work should be performed on the right-hand wing door first and then on the left-hand door.
The area between the striker pin must be covered by the insert.
Observe markings on main seal.
Remove roof end strip
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Trims, insulation; Roof trims; Removing and installing roof end strip
.
Loosen bolts
2
.
Loosen bolts
2
and slide upper striker pin
1
in over-sized holes.
Adjust striker pin
1
in such a way that the recess of the lock with rotary latch is centred relative to the striker pin
1
when it engages.
Close wing door and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
Wing doors must lock properly when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play.
Wing door must not be raised or pressed down.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Upper striker pin
20 Nm
Adjusting lower striker pin
Note
Adjustment work should be performed on the right-hand wing door first and then on the left-hand door.
Remove lock carrier cover
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lock carrier cover
.
Loosen bolts
2
.
Loosen bolts
2
and slide lower striker pin
1
in over-sized holes.
Adjust striker pin
1
in such a way that the recess of the door lock with rotary latch is centred relative to the striker pin
1
when it engages.
Close wing door and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
Wing doors must lock properly when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play.
Wing door must not be raised or pressed down.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Lower striker pin
20 Nm
Adjusting upper lock
Note
To improve clarity, upper lock cap is not depicted.
Adjustment is carried out for left lock only. Adjustment of the right upper lock is similar.
Adjustment work should be performed on the right-hand wing door first and then on the left-hand door.
Loosen bolts
2
.
Loosen bolts
2
to adjust upper lock
1
up and down in slots in
direction of arrow
.
Adjust lock
1
in such a way that the recess of the lock with rotary latch is centred relative to the striker pin when it engages.
Close wing door and make sure adjustment has been carried out correctly.
Upper lock must lock properly when closing without any additional force being required and must not have any play
Wing door must not be raised or pressed down.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Upper lock
20 Nm