51 24 015 Adjusting rear lid lock for rear lid lower section

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Precondition:

LOWER REAR LID SECTION correctly adjusted to fit.

Unclip trim (1) on left/right.

Installation note:

Catches on trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Trim

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Close lower rear lid section (3) and make sure it is correctly engaged in striker (1) on left/right.

Loosen left/right screws (2).

Press on lower rear lid section (3) until mucket (4) of rear lid (3) is slightly compressed.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 24 3AZ .

Check closing comfort, repeat procedure if necessary.

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Rear Lid Section, Striker, Mucket And Screws

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NOTE: No grating noises must be heard when the closed rear lid is pressed slightly.

Version with reversing camera:

After adjusting, CALIBRATE reversing camera.