{"product_id":"volkswagen-transporter-2004-2020-pass-side-front-top-door-hinge-7h0831401b","title":"Volkswagen Transporter 2004-2020 Pass Side Front Top Door Hinge 7H0831401B","description":"\u003cp\u003e#102\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e♻ GENUINE VW TRANSPORTER T5 T5.1 T6 FRONT LEFT UPPER DOOR HINGE 7H0831401B ♻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine used Volkswagen Transporter front left upper door hinge, fitted between the front door and A-pillar\/body structure. This hinge supports the door, controls its pivot movement and helps maintain correct alignment, panel gaps and smooth opening\/closing operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 7H0831401B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW OE Number: 7H0 831 401 B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Type: Front Door Hinge \/ Upper Door Hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition: Front Left Upper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUK Vehicle Side: N\/S \/ Nearside \/ Passenger Side on RHD vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Volkswagen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Genuine used part\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for selected:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – approx. 2003–2009\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 – approx. 2010–2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Transporter T6 – selected applications up to around 2019\/2020 where the same OE hinge is used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Transporter Panel Van \/ Furgon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Kombi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Shuttle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Caravelle \/ Multivan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front left passenger-side door applications using OE 7H0831401B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is not engine-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility depends mainly on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front left door position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Upper hinge location\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door\/body generation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mounting-hole pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* OE number\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upper front door hinge forms part of the door support and alignment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts main functions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Supporting the weight of the front door\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Allowing smooth opening and closing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Maintaining correct door height\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Keeping panel gaps consistent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Helping the latch align correctly with the striker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Preventing excessive movement or sagging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upper hinge works together with the lower hinge to carry the full weight of the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront Door Hinge System Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hinge works with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Lower front door hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door shell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A-pillar mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door check strap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door latch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Striker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door seals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front wing alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf one hinge is bent or worn, the door can become misaligned even if the other hinge appears serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Symptoms \/ Reasons for Replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement may be required if:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front door has dropped or sagged\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door catches the striker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door requires lifting to close\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Panel gaps are uneven\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hinge is bent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Excessive play is present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door makes cracking or clicking noises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Accident damage has distorted the hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mounting points are damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hinge pin or pivot is badly worn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Diagnostic Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore replacing the hinge, also inspect:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Lower front door hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door check strap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door shell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A-pillar mounting area\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door latch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Striker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front wing alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the door has dropped, the problem may be wear in one or both hinges rather than the upper hinge alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the vehicle has had accident damage, the body mounting point should also be checked for distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypical installation may involve:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Supporting the front door securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Marking the existing hinge position where useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Removing the hinge retaining bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Removing the damaged hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Installing the replacement hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Loosely positioning the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Adjusting door height and panel gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Tightening all fixings correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Testing door opening, closing and latch engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrect alignment is important to prevent damage to the latch, striker and door seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgramming \/ Coding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo programming or coding is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a purely mechanical body component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, please compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* OE number 7H0831401B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front left position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Upper hinge location\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Mounting-hole spacing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hinge shape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Door\/body mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Your original hinge against the listing photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* VIN where possible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not confuse this with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front lower hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front right-side hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sliding door hinges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Rear door hinges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe safest main fitment is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW Transporter T5 \/ T5.1 \/ selected T6 front left upper door applications using OE 7H0831401B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine used Volkswagen part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a used body\/hinge component, it may show normal signs of previous use including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Surface scratches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Paint marks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Light corrosion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Grease residue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Marks around bolt locations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* General age-related wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all listing photographs carefully for the exact condition, hinge movement and mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ideal genuine replacement for a bent, worn, damaged or loose VW Transporter front left N\/S upper door hinge 7H0831401B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Door\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7H0831401B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement on Vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Volkswagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54856962507079,"sku":"158249711980","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1528\/3527\/files\/10_58d2edcd-5d8f-4640-9bf6-d0948ba33bae.jpg?v=1788351359","url":"https:\/\/spares4repairs.store\/products\/volkswagen-transporter-2004-2020-pass-side-front-top-door-hinge-7h0831401b","provider":"Spares 4 Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}