Kudos to author of the video. Good hint not mess with lower part of hinge when it is absolutelly not necessary. Just did the same for Audi A4 B8.5 front door lower part using the hinges from rear doors of Audi A8. These hinges were used on many VAGs and you just need to match the code. Still not sure if/what there is the difference between upper hinge and lower. Actually could not care less when the pair of used hinges cost 12 euros. Anyway: 8K0831401E - A4 B8.5 front left upper 8K0831401B - A4 B8.5 front left lower Star T45 to unscrew from doors Cheers!
tbh i've not done one of those type hinges, best thing to do is have a good look at your new replacement hinge to see if its possible thanks for watching and good luck
Would you always replace both, upper and lower? My door hangs, but I only feel play at the top. But on the other hand, if I have all the tools out, I guess doing both makes sense.
I got the hinge from TPS here in the uk as they are parts specialists for the VAG group but you can should be able to get them from Skoda or Volkswagen dealers no problem as its such a common issue
It impresses me how a volk need to change weird parts with the time... first car that I have to change the door hinges. Sorry but, what a garbage car. This is the first volk and the last who enter in the familly.
Great video, thanks. I've ordered one hinge for the top to start with. I would have replaced the entire hinge, but your idea is much better.
Glad it helped
Great video. Clear and concise. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Kudos to author of the video. Good hint not mess with lower part of hinge when it is absolutelly not necessary.
Just did the same for Audi A4 B8.5 front door lower part using the hinges from rear doors of Audi A8. These hinges were used on many VAGs and you just need to match the code. Still not sure if/what there is the difference between upper hinge and lower. Actually could not care less when the pair of used hinges cost 12 euros.
Anyway:
8K0831401E - A4 B8.5 front left upper
8K0831401B - A4 B8.5 front left lower
Star T45 to unscrew from doors
Cheers!
thanks for the kind comments
great viedo.i want to fix the cable harness so i see its much easier to remove the door.thank you
No problem 👍
congrats on actually saying the screw heads and sizes - I'm tired of "geniuses" that assume people have magical abilities to know it blindly
thanks, glad it helped
Really helpful thank you.
Thanks Paige
Thanks, I've just broken the hinge pin, after the wind caught my door.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the video. I have a vw polo vivo but mine does not have a a grub screw but under the hinge is a nut. Can I do the same on mine?
tbh i've not done one of those type hinges, best thing to do is have a good look at your new replacement hinge to see if its possible
thanks for watching and good luck
Would you always replace both, upper and lower? My door hangs, but I only feel play at the top. But on the other hand, if I have all the tools out, I guess doing both makes sense.
tbh if there's no measurable play in the other hinge then I probably wouldn't replace it but it will have taken a similar amount of use
What adjustments you made at the end? My driver side door down by 4mm, wondering if it can be adjusted or need hinge replacement. Thank you
mine didn't need adjusting after the hinge was replaced
really helpful... what part number this hinge
5NO-831-402
Hello i would have a question.
Where did you order the hinge?
I got the hinge from TPS here in the uk as they are parts specialists for the VAG group but you can should be able to get them from Skoda or Volkswagen dealers no problem as its such a common issue
So quick and easy door removal by just undoing the grub screws and the check strap and disconnecting the wiring then ?
yeah if you want to take to door off its quite possible
How can you tell if it's worn out
If you can't tell, then it's not worn!
the door will have movement in the hinges
It impresses me how a volk need to change weird parts with the time... first car that I have to change the door hinges. Sorry but, what a garbage car. This is the first volk and the last who enter in the familly.
I think most car makes have their share of problems tbf, each to their own i guess