Side, Length and Height Adjustment at Hinge, A3 and Sportback:

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-- The roof spoiler is removed. Refer to SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the seal -1-.

• To ensure that it is water tight, after installing the seal coat it completely with Adhesive/Sealant: D 511 500 A2  .

-- Loosen the bolts on the lid -2- from the inside at the hex fitting.

-- Close the rear lid and align it with the body contour.

-- Using an E5 outer TORX^® socket, fasten the bolts -2- to the lid retainer by turning to the left a maximum of 7 Nm.

-- Open the rear lid and tighten the bolts on the hex fitting -Item  : Bolt.

-- Install the rear spoiler.

Length Adjustment at Hinge, Sedan: 

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1. Hinge
   • Removing. Refer to HINGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEDAN .
2. Nut
   • Tightening specification -Item  : Nut
3. Rear Lid
   • Adjusting

     -- Calculate how much the lid must be adjusted lengthwise.

     -- Loosen the nuts -2- on the threaded pins -4-.

     -- Slide the lid on the hinges around the corresponding area.

     -- Tighten the nuts to the tightening specification -Item  : Nut.

4. Threaded Pins