Correcting Contact Pattern:

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Correction is performed by fitting or removing shims underneath screws (1 to 3).

Fig 1: Correcting Contact Pattern

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Remove trim for tail panel at top, refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR PANEL AT TOP
Release screws (1 to 3)
Tilt rear lid lock lower section forwards
Carry out correction
Check contact pattern again, repeat adjustment if necessary

Tightening torque 51 24 6AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Open rear lid.

Turn rubber buffers (1) until closed rear lid rests on buffers (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Turning Rubber Buffers

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IMPORTANT: Rear lid must not be higher than set gap dimensions as otherwise there will be a distortion of height adjustment!

Re-establish plug connection for rear lid lock lower section.

Remove central key (1) from lock cylinder.

Fig 3: Removing Central Key From Lock Cylinder

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Press button (2).

Eccentric pin of rear lid lock lower section turns to top dead centre.

Close rear lid and check function of Soft Close Automatic, repeat if necessary.

Add final details to vehicle.