41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

The tailgate must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL OF TAILGATE .

Slacken screws (1) until such stage that the tailgate can still be moved.

Adjust tailgate laterally and longitudinally.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

When the tailgate is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the tailgate lock. If necessary, remove striker.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

G10096805

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View of trim panel for storage shelf from luggage compartment:

Press grommet (1) through and pull out toward the bottom with long-nose pliers.

Installation note:

Replace damaged grommet.

Unlike in the series installation, install the grommet from the bottom.

Fig 2: Identifying Grommet

G10096806

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Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until the hinge can be moved.

Adjust height of tailgate.

Tightening torque 41 62 5AZ .

Adjust TAILGATE CATCH .

Adjust STOP PAD .

Fig 3: Adjusting Height Of Tailgate

G05503482

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After Installation note:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.