VW T4 Transporter Diesel (90 - June 03) H to 03 Haynes Online Manual

13 Sliding side door – removal, refitting and

adjustment
Removal

Note:
Before slackening any retaining bolts, make alignment marks on the guide supports to aid alignment when
refitting.

1 Undo the retaining screw and remove the end stop from the centre rail (see illustrations) .

13.1a Undo the retaining screw

(arrowed)...

13.1b ...and remove the end stop from the

centre rail
2 Slide the door open, and unscrew the two screws securing the door bracket to the lower guide roller (see
illustration) .

13.2 Unscrew the two screws (arrowed)

securing the door bracket to the lower
guide roller

3 Enlist the aid of an assistant to support the weight of the door on the centre rail, then undo the two bolts
securing the upper guide roller to the door (see illustration) .

13.3 Undo the two bolts securing the

upper guide roller to the door

4 Support the door at each end, slide it to the rear, and remove it from the vehicle.

Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Align the door and engage it onto the centre track, then reconnect the
fittings.

Adjustment
6 Check the door for satisfactory flush-fitting adjustment. Adjust if necessary by loosening off the screws
securing the door bracket to the door and to the lower guide roller. Reposition the door as required, then tighten
them and recheck the fitting. Further adjustment can be obtained by slackening the upper guide roller retaining
bolt and repositioning the guide roller on its bracket and by repositioning the centre rail hinge link.

7 When fitted, and in the closed position, the door should be aligned flush to the surrounding body, and should
close securely. If required, adjust the striker plate position to suit.

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