

VW Amarok rear door switch adjustment
How to resolve an issue with VWB3 canopy door switches breaking
How to resolve an issue with VWB3 canopy door switches breaking
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Step 1 of 4Because only minimal adjustment is needed in the aluminium (which is soft enough to flex slightly), the lock strike position can be tweaked to improve the angle of contact.
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Step 2 of 4Place something over the powder coating to protect this. A thin piece of rubber or multiple layers of masking tape will work then tweak the bottom of this bracket towards the door by 2-3 mm.
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Step 3 of 4Install a new door switch if required as shown on the following link.
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Step 4 of 4Trim the door switch using a pair of pliers and further tweak and adjust the latches as required.
The door switch will only need approx. 3 mm of compression to work.