1.14 Adjusting bonnet
Note
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Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to enable bonnet to be adjusted.
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The adjustment buffers -2- on the left and right are not a means of adjustment. They have the function of
stabilising and damping the bonnet.
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The bonnet is adjusted correctly if the gaps/shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or does
not protrude and all contours align when the is door closed.
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The bonnet must engage into the bonnet lock without excessive force.
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Nuts -4- are not removed, only loosened.
Carry out following work:
– Remove striker pin -1- ⇒ page 46 .
– Bonnet can be centred between wings by loosening (not re‐
moving) hexagon nuts -4- on left and right bonnet hinges -5-.
– Ensure that gaps are uniform ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Technical data; Body panel gaps/shut lines; Body - front .
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta Hybrid 2013 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 08.2012
1. Bonnet 51