Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual page 81

Observe front door gap/shut lines ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
Body dimensions .
To be able to adjust gaps correctly, bolts -5-, -7-, -11- and -12- on
A-pillar must be loosened. For bolt -5-, A-pillar lower trim must be
removed ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Pillar
and side panel trim .
Other measures such as raising the door have no effect. Subse‐
quent pressure from above will cause the door to sack again.
Bolts -4-, -6- and -13- and also guide bolts -2- and -8- must be
loosened to correctly adjust the flush fitting of the door.
Use door alignment tool -3320- with bit -3320/3- for this.
1.6.1 Adjusting striker pin
Note
The front door must lock fully when closing without any addi‐
♦
tional force being required and must not have any play.
The front door must not be pushed up or down as a result of
♦
the striker pin adjustment.
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1. Front door