– Specified torque for nut -3-: 14 Nm.
– Observe rear door gaps ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Body
panel gaps/shut lines; Body - rear .
1.5 Adjusting door
Note
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Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to enable rear door to be adjusted.
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The rear door is adjusted correctly if the gaps/shut lines are even all around, the door is not too deep or
does not stand proud and all contours align when the is door closed.
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To adjust or check gap dimensions ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. gr. 00 ; Body gap dimensions; Body, rear
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After installing or adjusting, carry out corrosion protection measures to hinge and bolts.
To be able to adjust gaps correctly, loosen bolts -5, 6, 9 and 12-
on B-pillar. For bolt -5- lower B-pillar trim must be removed: ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Side panel trims;
Removing and installing lower B-pillar trim . Socket - 3410- can
be used.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019
136 Rep. gr.58 - Rear doors, door components