Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- and socket -3410-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 right door striker pin (the right side is described; the left is similar), noting that a bent striker pin — square U-shape — must be installed on reassembly.
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Removal and installation are described only for the right
door striker pin. The right side is similar. |
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Socket -3410-
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| A bent striker pin (square U-shape) must be installed. |
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Remove bolts -2- and remove striker
-1- |
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Position striker pin -1- on
B-pillar -3- with the U-shape
facing inwards. Tighten bolts -2-. |
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Adjusting striker pin
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Component |
Specified torques |
| Striker pin |
20 Nm |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing striker pin — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
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Use socket -3410- and torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-. Unbolt the striker from the B-pillar. When refitting, tighten to the specified torque and check door engagement.
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