Rear Lid, Adjusting

NOTE:

The gas-filled struts must be attached before installing a new rear lid.

-- Remove the rear lid end piece trim panel. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Loosen combination nuts -1- and -3-, striker -2- must be adjustable.

Fig 1: Identifying Striker Combination Nuts

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-- Note different versions.

NOTE:

When installing a striker, make sure it is in the proper installation position, for this the tab -arrow- must point to the rear.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Buffer

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-- Adjustment buffer secured on body-side with bolts.

-- Tighten bolts -3- to 8 Nm when installing.

-- The bolts -3- are included with the adjusting buffer.

-- Height adjustment is to be performed via adjusting screw -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Stopper

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-- Clip on protective cap -1-.

-- Adjustment buffer, upper part -2-.

-- Adjustment buffer, lower part with threads -3-.

-- When first installing, tighten lower part to 15 Nm (T30).

-- Before adjusting rear lid, screw in upper part of buffer completely.

-- Tighten nuts -1- and -3- by hand.

Fig 4: Identifying Striker Combination Nuts

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-- Close rear lid and align with body contour.

-- Rear lid lock must be engaged in main detent (2nd lug) during this.

-- Open rear lid in this position and tighten nuts -1- and -3- to 21 Nm.

-- Check whether rear lid closes easily and without play at lock.

-- If necessary, repeat adjustment.

-- Turn the adjusting buffer -3- just enough so that the stop buffers -2- on the rear lid -1- touch the adjusting buffers when the lid is closed.

Fig 5: Unscrewing Upper Part Of Adjustment Buffer Far Enough Until Closed Rear Lid With Stop Buffers

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-- Lower part of adjusting buffer -3- screwed into side panel -4- to 15 Nm -T30-.

-- Check whether lid sits without play by pushing or pulling on the side edge of rear lid below rear window.

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Part Of Adjustment Buffer Screwed Into Side Panel

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-- If necessary screw out adjusting buffer on head.

-- Check whether rear lid still closes easily, repeat adjustment at adjusting buffer if necessary.

-- If rear lid only closes with difficulty, screw in adjusting buffer slightly at head.

-- Checking adjustment dimensions. Refer to REAR LID ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS .