51 24 015 Adjusting Rear Lid Latch For Rear Lid Lower Section

Prerequisite:

Unclip trim (1) on left/right.

Installation:

Catches on trim (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying 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).

Check closing comfort, repeat procedure if necessary.

Observe gap dimensions. See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 2: Identifying Striker 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. See 66 53 010 CALIBRATING REVERSING CAMERA .