Rear lid, adjusting

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NOTE:

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

Remove rear cross panel trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Striker Combination Nuts

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

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: Removing/Installing Cover & Adjustment Screw

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Unclip cover - 1 - at rear lid stop.
Screw the adjustment screw - 2 - counterclockwise into position "0".

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Striker Combination Nuts

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Tighten nuts - 1 - and - 3 - hand tight.
Close rear lid.
Press lid by hand into chassis approx. 2 mm.
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. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
Check whether lid sits without play by pressing on the side edge of rear lid below rear window.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Cover & Adjustment Screw

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Pre-tension stop by turning adjustment screw - 2 - clockwise if necessary.
Check whether rear lid still closes easily, repeat adjustment if necessary.
Checking adjustment dimensions → Adjustment dimensions for rear lid .