Shaun Bowen

What would be the best approach to take if my coupe's door has dropped about 3/4 inch over the years? I can't see an easy way to get some vertical adjustment. The main reason is to stop the squeeling wind sound from the window, but also so I don't have to keep slamming the door to get it closed properly.

Merkin

tighten

YucatanAudi

but the bolts defy any reasonable effort to reach them with a non-body damaging tool.

I even bought some special "crooked-neck" wrenches to reach in there.

For what it's worth -assuming you can loosen all four door bolts- the two bolts that face the door jamb (inner most) have a threaded adjustment bushing under them. Remove the bolts and turn the adjustment bushings to change the "angle" of the door - in other words - to square it up.

To raise the whole thing, you need to loosen the outer bolts too and lift it up.

If there's anyone who has done this successfully - without causing body damage - please write and let us know what tools you used and how you did it.

I'm beginning to think it's going to have to go to a body shop and have them do it... wonder what that costs?? Thanks!

allYourBaseRtehSuck

One VERY experienced Audi wrench said he used a jack and 2x4 and bent it up, said you can't get the adjustment right, ever. I haven't done this, because it seemsit would bend right back eventually.

allYourBaseRtehSuck

pretty sure that is the wrong image

YucatanAudi

good luck!

If anyone has ever loosened these bolts - please post here and let us know how it was accomplished, what tools, etc. Thanks!

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/60004/door_diagram.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/60004/door_2.jpg">

* loosen bolts 1, 2
* loosen or tighten with angle wrench US 2598
* move door with hinge
* tighten bolts = 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

Sounds easy, huh? hahahahahaha

(Anyone ever seen Angle Wrench US 2598 ?)

oddBALL

basicly a round metal object like a pipe which will also work that goes over the wrench to give you better leverage

YucatanAudi

over the bolt and turn it without screwing up the bodywork....

Try it and let me know!

Shaun Bowen

I simply have to drive my car upside down for ten years and let the door naturally drop back into alignment. I can't believe no-one has tried this yet.