Volkswagen ID.4: Alignment jig

 Procedure for structural damage on body

If body structural damage or deviation from dimensions given in the repair manual is suspected and/or damage is visible to structural components, the vehicle must be placed on a Volkswagen AG approved alignment jig system and measured.

A damaged (dented, cracked, buckled) component and/or the position of the structural component on the body has changed.

A structural component includes all components of the body, except outer body panels and components which are bolted on.

If dimensions deviate, the vehicle must be repaired according to respective repair manual.

• Perform alignment using a straightening bracket set or a measurement and alignment system authorised by Volkswagen AG.
• Alignment bracket sets and measurement and alignment systems authorised by Volkswagen AG can be found in ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA); TOOLS; Workshop equipment/tools; Body/paintwork.

Alignment jig

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• Body alignment jig -V.A.G 1920/1-
• Straightening set -VAS 801 123-
• Or:
• Measurement and alignment system, basic -VAS 6526-
• Measurement and alignment system, professional -VAS 6527-
• Measurement and alignment system, professional plus -VAS 6528-

Detailed information on setting up the alignment bracket set can be found in the installation plans enclosed with the alignment bracket set.

Portal gauge

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• Body alignment jig -V.A.G 1920/1-
• Portal gauge -VAS 5007-
• Portal gauge supplement -VAS 802 123-

Detailed information on setting up the portal gauge can be found in the installation plans enclosed with the alignment bracket set.

Technical dataBody - front