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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing door

This page covers removing and installing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 front left door using the full special tool set — door alignment tool -3320- with its bits, torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, socket -3410- and setting gauge -3371- — for a job that must return the door to precise factory alignment.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
  • Door alignment tool -3320-
  • Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1
  • Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
  • Bit for 3320 -3320/3-
  • Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  • Socket -3410-
  • Setting gauge -3371-
    
  Note
The removal and installation sequence is for the front left door. Removal and installation of the front right door are similar.
Removing
 

Removal wedge -3409-
Removal wedge -3409-

 

Removing and installing door

–  Press wedge -T10383/1- between bellows -3- and locking mechanism -arrow a-.
–  Push locking mechanism upwards -2- with wedge -T10383/1--arrow b- and separate electrical connector -3- from coupling station -arrow c-.
–  Undo screws -7- from hinges.
–  Unscrew bolt -4- for door retaining strap -5-.
–  Push door arrester -6- inwards -arrow d-.
–  Lift front door -1- upwards -arrow f- so that hinge -6- is released from hinges -7-.

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing door

Install in reverse order of removal. To this end, the following should be observed:
  Caution
Prior to installing the front door, the door retaining strap must be folded towards the inside of the vehicle in order to avoid damage to the paintwork.
  Note
After door installation the hinge arms must be flush one above the other.
–  Adjust front door -1- → Chapter.
–  Observe front door shut lines -1- → Rep. gr.00.
Specified torques
Door arrester and hinges → Chapter „Assembly overview - door“

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing door — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What special tools are needed to remove a Golf Mk7 front door?
    Door alignment tool -3320- with universal joint and bits, torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, socket -3410-, and setting gauge -3371-.
    How is the Golf Mk7 front door removed?
    Remove the door trim, disconnect all electrical connectors (window motor, lock, speaker, mirror), detach the check strap, mark the hinge positions, unbolt and lift the door off.
    Do I need to readjust the Golf Mk7 door after reinstallation?
    If you marked the hinge positions before removal, the door should go back close to its original alignment. Fine-tune with the elongated bolt holes as needed.
    Removing and installing door inner seal
    During production, a sealant is applied to the door inner seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.   Note When removing ...

    Adjusting door
    Special tools and workshop equipment required Door alignment tool -3320- Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1- Bit for 3320 -3320/2- Bit for 3320 - ...

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