Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual page 121

♦ When rear door does not align with side panel.
– Loosen striker pin -1- by loosening bolts -2- on side panel.
– Adjust rear door at striker pin -1- so that rear door is flush with
rear side panel when shut (wind noise).
Maximum twist tolerance -A- of striker pin: ± 3°
– Retighten bolts -2-.
Specified torque: 20 Nm
WARNING
Only use this adjustment to adjust door inwards or outwards,
never use for vertical adjustment. Door must not move up‐
wards or downwards when opening and closing. This indicates
that the vertical adjustment is incorrect.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 10.2009
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1. Rear door (saloon)