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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting bonnet

The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 must be standing on its wheels to adjust the bonnet — this page explains that the adjustment buffers are not themselves an adjustment method, but exist to stabilise the closed bonnet, and gives the correct torque-wrench technique for actual alignment.

Adjusting bonnet
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Note

  • Vehicle must be standing on its wheels to enable bonnet to be adjusted.
  • 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.
  • The bonnet is correctly adjusted when all shut lines are even when closed. The bonnet must not protrude too far inwards or outwards. The contours must also be flush with each other.
  • The bonnet must engage into the bonnet lock without excessive force

Adjusting bonnet

–  Remove striker pin -1- → Chapter.
–  Front part of bonnet can be adjusted in height to wings by means of bonnet lock -4- → Chapter.
–  After bonnet has been adjusted, the striker pin -1- can be re-installed and adjusted → Anchor.
Specified torques
  Bonnet lock → Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“
 
Adjusting hinges
   
  Note
Only loosen bolts -5-, do not remove them completely.

Adjusting bonnet

–  If fitted, remove caps -3 or 4-.
–  By loosening hexagon nuts -5- on left and right bonnet hinges -1-, bonnet can be centred laterally -arrows b- and in longitudinal direction -arrows a- between wings.
–  By loosening bolts -2- on left and right bonnet hinges -1-, bonnet can be centred vertically -arrows c- and in longitudinal direction -arrows a- between wings.
–  Ensure that gaps are uniform → Rep. gr.00.
–  Specified torque for hexagon nuts -5- and bolts -2-: 22 Nm.
–  After adjusting, carry out corrosion protection measures on bonnet hinges -1-, hexagon nuts -5- and bolts -2-.
–  If necessary, readjust adjustment buffers.
Specified torques
  Hinges → Chapter „Assembly overview - bonnet“
 
Adjusting adjustment buffer
   

Adjusting bonnet

–  Turn adjustment buffers -1- to adjust -arrows-.
–  After bonnet -2- has been adjusted, the striker pin can be reinstalled and adjusted → Anchor.
 
Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Adjusting bonnet

–  Loosen bolts -2-.
–  Striker pin -1- can now be adjusted on bonnet -2- in lateral elongated holes.
Specified torques
  Hinges → Chapter „Assembly overview - bonnet“

 
Adjusting lid lock
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
   

Setting gauge -3371-
Setting gauge -3371-
  Note
Use new bolts when adjusting the lid lock.
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Adjusting bonnet

–  Loosen bolts -2- to adjust lid lock -1- relative to bonnet laterally -arrow a- and vertically -arrows b- → Rep. gr.00.
Specified torques
  Bonnet lock → Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“

    Questions & answers

    Adjusting bonnet — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 bonnet alignment?
    The car must be on its wheels. Loosen the hinge bolts, shift the bonnet to achieve even panel gaps on both sides, re-tighten to the specified torque. Adjust the buffers and striker pin for height.
    What are the adjustment buffers on the Golf Mk7 bonnet?
    Two rubber stoppers on the front edge of the bonnet that set the closed height and prevent metal-to-metal contact. They can be screwed up or down.
    Does the Golf Mk7 bonnet striker pin affect alignment?
    Yes. The striker pin defines the front-to-rear lock position. Adjusting it changes how far forward or back the bonnet sits when latched.
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