Volkswagen 2004 Golf, Workshop Manual

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– Remove arrester -9- ⇒ Item 1 (page 24) .
– Disconnect gas strut -2- at bonnet -1- ⇒ page 20 .
– By loosening hexagon nuts -5- and bolt -3- on both bonnet
hinges -4- (do not remove) the bonnet -1- can be aligned be‐
tween wings.
– The rear part of the bonnet -1- can be adjusted both sides to
the wing height by using the adjustment screws -6-.
– The stop buffers -7- (Qty. 2) are not used for adjustment. They
have the function of stabilising and damping the bonnet -1-.
– The front part of the bonnet -1- can be adjusted to wing height
by using the adjustment buffers -8- (Qty. 2).
– Ensure that gaps are uniform ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
Technical data; Body gaps/shut lines .
– Carry out corrosion protection measures on hinge -4-, hexa‐
gon nuts -5- and bolts -3- following assembly or adjustment
procedures.
– After adjusting bonnet -1-, install and adjust arrester
⇒ Item 1 (page 24) .
1.11.1 Adjusting bonnet lock
– If gaps change when the bonnet is closed, a minor correction
can be made via bonnet lock and arrester.
– Removing radiator grille ⇒ page 230
– If bolts -1- are now loosened, bonnet gap dimensions can be
corrected or adjusted ⇒ Body Repairs; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Technical
data; Body gaps/shut lines .
– Specified torque for bolts -1-: 12 Nm.
– Adjusting arrester
⇒ Item 1 (page 24)
Golf 2004 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 04.2008
1. Bonnet
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