41 62 014 Rear Lid Adjustment

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NOTE: Following components must be correctly fitted and adjusted:

CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID

The BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjustment work.

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Slacken screws (1) on rear lid hinge to rear lid until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid vertically and lengthways.

Retighten all screws.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

NOTE: If lateral adjustment is necessary, it is essential to adjust the convertible top compartment lid; carry out this adjustment if necessary.
Only then carry out lateral adjustment with spacer plates on rear lid hinge.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Slacken Screws

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Adjust REAR LID LOCK .

Adjust BUMP STOPS .