Rear lid - adjust — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5U8, 5U9, 5U2, 5U1

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• When new, the adjustment buffer is already adjusted to a 12.5 mm distance.
• There shall be (zero) clearance between the upper side buffer (4) and the adjustment wedge (2).

🔩 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. Turn the adjustment buffer by screwing or unscrewing it.
2. Adjust clearance between the door and the side panel with the adjustment gauge3371.
3. Open the rear lid again.
4. Check the door adjustment and clearance.
5. Turn the adjustment buffer 90° with a ring spanner (24) and remove it.

6. Remove the cover (1) from the adjustment buffer and loosen the screw (3mm internal hexagonal), until it is possible to pull out the rod
7. Pull the rod out of the box and adjust it to an (a) = 12.5 mm dimension. [Note: When new, the adjustment buffer is already adjusted to a 12.5 mm distance.]
8. Install the adjustment buffer, turning it 90°.
9. Close the rear lid with a slight pressure on its centre.
10. With the adjustment gauge3371, adjust a 3.5 mm clearance between the hatch and the rear protective panel.
11. Open the rear lid again.
12. Thread the tightening screw (1) to dimension a = 20 + 5 mm. This way, the door will be adjusted to a pre-tension of approx. 2 mm.
13. Check the door adjustment and clearance.
14. Adjust the door's side buffers, following the sequence:
15. Loosen the screw (1).
16. Move the adjustment wedge (2) up and lightly tighten the screw (1) (both sides).
17. Close rear lid.
18. Open rear lid and tighten the screw (1) (10 Nm). [Note: There shall be (zero) clearance between the upper side buffer (4) and the adjustment wedge (2).] — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)

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