For a number of applications, special Volkswagen bolts not available from specialist nut and bolt stores are used at the factory.
The combination of length (22 mm), anchor point, Allen convex head makes these bolts unique.
The bolts listed here are best known as the bolts used to fit Panorama bus doors, but Volkswagen has used them for other applications. The list below shows the number of bolts required for each application if you were to replace them all.
Bay Window Bus
- cab doors, 8 pcs
- cab door double cab pickup, 4 pieces
- tailgate lock from 8.1971 to 7.1979, 2 pieces
- sliding door lower roller guide, 1 piece
- sliding door lock, 2 pieces
- ambulance stretcher guides to body, 4 pieces
VW Thing
- door locks, 8 pieces
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