Front door (VW Passat B5)

Front door fastening elements

• 1 - cap,
• 2 - upper door hinge bolt,
• 3 - protective cover,
• 4 - lower door hinge bolt,
• 5 - lower side trim of the front door pillar,
• 6 - electrical connectors

Removal

1. Remove the front door pillar lower trim (5).

2. Disconnect the electrical connectors (6) on the front door pillar.

3. Remove the protective cover (3) from the door pillar.

4. Through the hole (arrow) (see fig. Front door fastening elements) remove the electrical connectors from the front door pillar.

5. On the upper door hinge, remove the cap (1) and unscrew the bolt (2) securing the upper door hinge.

6. Unscrew the bolt (4) of the lower door hinge mounting. When installing, it is necessary to use a new bolt of the lower door hinge mounting.

7. By moving the door up, remove it from the hinges.

Installation

1. Install the door on the hinges from above.

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2. Screw in the new lower hinge mounting bolt and tighten it to 20 Nm, then turn it through an angle of 90°.

3. Screw in the bolt securing the upper door hinge and tighten it to 25 Nm. Install the cap.



4. Pass the electrical wires through the hole in the front door pillar and connect the electrical connectors.

5. Secure the wire cover to the front door pillar.

6. Install the front door pillar lower interior trim.