TOOLS/PARTS:
- 2 torx wrenches, T-40 and T-45
Due to the limited working space the types that
go on a ratchet drive seem to be too long to get
in there. I bought this set from Pep Boys for
~13 bucks.
- 1 pack of shims (Pep
Boys)
VW TECH BY:
Jeremy Winkelman |
First, you need to loosen the bottom door hinge
bolt that bolts the hinge to the door. Then
insert shims of the appropriate thickness
between the door and the hinge, this will offset
the sagging. Notice two silver shims
above.
My driver door had sagged more that my passenger
door. On my driver door I used a 1/16th shim as
well as a 1/32, on the passenger door I only
used a 1/16th. You will need to try several
combinations to get it right. You can also
adjust in or out the door relative to the hinge.
Be sure you have the door in the same place
relative to the hinge, you can tell by noticing
the original bolt mark. |
Next you need to adjust
the striker plate. You may need to move it
up/down or side to side. You want to adjust it
so there is no binding when you open and close
the door, it should latch and unlatch smoothly.
It should be apparent which way it needs to go
by the sound and feel of the door opening and
closing. |
The before photo of my
driver door did not turn out so here is a bad
photo of how my passenger door used to look. |
