Front Door, Adjusting Note The rear door must be adjusted first if it has not already been adjusted. Panel gap dimensions – To adjust door, loosen door hinge screws on A - pillar and shift door (elongated screw holes on hinge). - a - - 4 mm ± 0.5 - b - - 5 mm ± 0.5 - c - - 3.5 mm - 0.5/+ 1 Adjusting door flush with contour of body – To adjust door, loosen door hinge screws and shift door (elongated screw holes on hinge). Note In rear portion of door, adjust via striker (door depth) → Anchor Adjusting via striker – Remove bolts. – Shift striker until door is flush with body. – Tighten bolts. Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb) Note Door can only be adjusted for depth (toward car interior) and not for height. Page 1 of 1 Front Door, Adjusting 4/1/2002 vw - wi://rl/A.en - US.USA5R0174.wi::32909720.xml?xsl=3