Retrofitting new-version hinges — VW
Retrofitting new-version hinges on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
New hinges on the bonnet are being introduced gradually in production. The bonnet has been modified for these hinges. Now only this modified bonnet is carried in the line of spare parts. If the bonnet is renewed on a vehicle, the corresponding hinges must be retrofitted.
Old-version hinges continue to be available in the line of spare parts and can be renewed if necessary (without retrofitting).
The necessary corrosion protection measures must be carried out and the paint structure restored during all work.
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Required special tools, test and measuring devices and aids
Blind-rivet nut lever tongs V.A.G 1765 B
Retrofit set
3 blind rivet nuts, Part No. N 905 899.1
4 Torx socket screws, Part No. N 905 271.03
2 hinges, Part No. 2D0 823 301 B / 302 B
4 washers, Part No. N 901 178.01
4 blind plugs, Part No. 701 843 903
2 insulation mats, Part No. 2D0 863 937 A / 938 A
Remove old bonnet hinges and seal threaded holes with blind plugs -1-.
As an alternative, old bolts -2- (painted) can also be screwed into threaded holes.
Note:
The paint structure must be restored and corrosion protection measures carried out if necessary.
To create space required to carry out work on vehicle, reservoir of windscreen washer system, air intake box of heater and battery in engine compartment must be moved.
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Electrical System
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Electrical System
=> Heater, Air Conditioner; Repair group 80; Servicing heater
Heater, Air Conditioner
Servicing heater
Note:
Depending on the vehicle equipment, additional parts in the engine compartment may need to be removed or detached.
Renew old insulation mats on left and right with new insulation mats.
Drill hole with diameter of 10.6 mm in right-hand side panel and deburr.
Dimension -a- = 24.1 mm
Dimension -b- = 23.4 mm
Note:
On the right-hand side the existing threaded hole -arrow- of the old bonnet support is used to mount the new bonnet hinge.
Drill two holes with diameter of 10.6 mm in left-hand side panel and deburr.
Dimension -a- = 24.1 mm
Dimension -b- = 23.4 mm
Dimension -c- = 17.2 mm
Dimension -d- = 28.4 mm
After completing corrosion protection measures, install blind rivet nuts in holes with blind-rivet nut lever tongs V.A.G 1765.
Mount left and right hinge -1- with two bolts -2- and two washers -3- each.
Tightening torque: Bolts -2- = 20 Nm
Install and adjust bonnet => page
55-13
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