2005 NB Drivers Door Adjustment Up and Down

[ninedee_golf_tdi]

I'm trying to raise the entire door a few hairs worth to get the door and top seal to, well, seal. There is a small gap there now that can only be resolved by raising the door. Any ideas on what the secret is ? Mr. Bentley isn't too forth coming.

 

[shoebear]

The door hinges are held on with XZN (triple square) bolts, if I remember correctly. Loosen those and you should be able to adjust the door however you like. But: unless you are very skilled, you will probably have to make the adjustment a bunch of times before you get it right, so be patient. Also, the bolts are in tight quarters, so you may need low profile XZN sockets. I have a set of these, which are ideal - but the set is pricey.
CARBYNE Bit Socket Set

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[ninedee_golf_tdi]

I found the lower hinge inside the inner fender cover. Top hinge nuts are inside the a-pillar cover. Loosening the door latch helped to. What a pita, but I did lift the door.