Using door alignment tool -3320-, torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, socket -3410-, setting gauge -3371- and removal wedge -3409-, this page gives the full adjustment procedure for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 left front door — described for that side, with the right following the same method.
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
- Door alignment tool -3320-
- Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1-
- Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
- Bit for 3320 -3320/3-
- Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
- Socket -3410
- Setting gauge -3371-
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Removal wedge -3409- |
Note
- Only the adjustment for the left front door is described. The
adjustment of the right front door is similar
- Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when front door adjustment is
performed
- The front door is correctly adjusted when all shut lines are even
when closed. it is not protruding too far inwards or outwards, and when the
contours are flush with each other.
- For checking gaps/shut lines refer to
→ Rep. gr.00
- After installing or alignment, carry out corrosion protection
measures on hinges and screws/bolts.
| To be able to adjust shut lines correctly, bolts
-2-, -3-,
-6-and -7- in
A-pillar must be loosened. |
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In order to gain access to bolt -3- on
driver side, detach fuse box, and lower it
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.97. |
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In order to gain access to bolt -3- on
front passenger side, remove glove compartment
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
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For loosening bolt -6-, lower A-pillar
trim must be removed
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
| Adjusting for flush fitting |
| In order to adjust flushness correctly, bolts
-5- and -9- must be loosened. |
| Use door alignment tool -3320- with appropriate bit for this. |
Note
| Other measures, such as raising the front door, will prove
pointless. Subsequent pressure from above will cause the door to sack
again at the front. |
| Adjusting striker pin
→ Chapter. |
Note
| After renewal of A-pillar the specified torque changes
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - door“. |
| Hinges
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - door“ |
Questions & answers
Adjusting door — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 front door panel gaps?
Loosen the hinge bolts, shift the door to equalise the gap with the wing and B-pillar, then re-tighten. Use the setting gauge for precise flush alignment.
What tools are needed to adjust the Golf Mk7 front door?
Door alignment tool -3320-, torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- and setting gauge -3371-.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Door alignment tool -3320-
Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1
Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
Bit for 3320 -3 ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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