Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 235

TO REMOVE
( 1) Take out the retaining pin and pull the check strap
out of the bracket on the pillar.
(2) Remove the screws from upper and lower door
hinges.
NOTE: After considerable service it will most likely be
necessary to use an impact type screw driver to loosen the
hinge screws.
TO INSTAL
(1)
Check that the water holes in the bottom of the
door are clear.
(2) Remove the hinge oil chamber cap and clean out
and refill the chamber with a heavy type lubricant.
(3) Remove the striker plate from the pillar.
( 4) Instal the four hinge screws and just tighten
sufficiently to hold the door in position. Carefully attempt
a trial closing of the door. Note misalignment and adjust
hinges accordingly. Repeat this operation until the gap
between the door and body is uniform at top, bottom and
at each end.
(5) Instal the striker plate and adjust to align with door
catch.
(6) Check the opening and closing of the door. This
should be attained without too much force but the door
must compress the sealing rubbers sufficiently to provide a
seal. Adjust hinges in or out to obtain this condition.
Lock Striker in Position.
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Sliding Door Upper Roller and Bracket.
TO REMOVE REAR DOOR
( 1) Remove the two studs from each of the hinge levers
where they attach to the door frame and remove the door
from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the circlip from the secondary hinge lever.
(3) Slide the torsion bar in the opposite direction
(towards the other side of the vehicle) sufficiently to allow
the bar to clear the bracket at that end.
( 4) Lift the end near the secondary lever from the slot
and Withdraw the bar.
(5) Repeat operations (2) to ( 4) inclusive, to remove
the other hinge and torsion bar .
. TO INSTAL
. .
(1)
Carry out the removal Qperations in reverse order.
(2) Adjust the door so that the gap between the frame
and body aperture is uniform.
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(3) Adjust the lock striker plate to align with the door
position obtained.
TO REMOVE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE (Cabin)
(1) Remove the door trim as described in TO
REMOVE DOOR TRIM PANEL.
(2) Remove the plastic sealer sheet sufficiently to allow
access to area concerned.