Vw Golf Door Hinge Adjustment

The proper way is to replace the worn hinge pins and half hinges.

Vw golf door hinge adjustment.

Driver door hinge pin. 6 years 72 000 miles whichever occurs first new vehicle limited warranty on my2018 and my2019 vw vehicles excluding e golf. The adjustment of the right front door is similar. Only the adjustment for the left front door is described.

Driver door sagging on hinge. Slam the door window down and then tighten the hinges good and tight next try it without the wedges and make small changes with a hammer and blunt chisel. May 1st 2008 05 38. As you do this you ll see the door moving upwards in the door frame.

Volkswagen golf service repair manual general body repairs. This tweaks the lower door hinge causing the door to sag. June 5th 2006 10 59. Remainder of warranty coverage transfers to subsequent vehicle owner.

July 14th 2009 08 28. The bodge is to jack under the door or gently close the door with a socket trapped in the hinge to bend the hinges. The technique involves placing a short piece of wood like a 2x4 in the lower hinge and gently pushing the door closed against the board. It is not protruding too far inwards or outwards and when the contours are flush with each other.

The rear door is correctly adjusted when all shut lines are even when closed. After installing or alignment carry out corrosion protection measures on hinges and screws bolts. It is the bottom hinge that wears. Bolts for driver side door hinge.

The droop is caused by wear to the half hinge and to the pin it pivots on. Vw mkiv a4 tdis ve and pd 0. Block it up and tighten the hinges slightly. Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when front door adjustment is performed.

The adjustment of the right front door is similar. Now the door fits check the window adjustment.