Height Adjustment at Striker, A3 and Sportback:

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Height Can Be Adjusted By Sliding End Plate -1-

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-- Lightly tighten the nuts -2- ; the striker -1- must still be adjustable.

-- Close the lid until it is flush with the transitions.

-- Open the lid and tighten the nuts -2- to the tightening specification -Item 11-  OVERVIEW - REAR LID, A3 AND SPORTBACK => List Item:Nut.