Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual page 82

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 10.2009
The following can be adjusted at the striker pin:
♦ When the front door does not align with the rear door.
– Loosen striker pin -1- by unbolting bolts -2- on B-pillar.
– Adjust the front door with the striker pin -1- so that the front
door is flush with the rear door 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.
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Rep. Gr.57 - Front doors, door components, central locking