41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate

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

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

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

Version with automatic tailgate actuation:

Shut down automatic luggage compartment lid actuation.

To do this, disconnect plug connection on CONTROL UNIT for automatic luggage compartment lid actuation.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spindle drive: only move tailgate slowly by hand.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TAILGATE COVER , top
Remove covers for water gutter

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

Slacken screws (2) on rear lid hinge to rear lid until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Adjust tailgate laterally and longitudinally.

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Bridge And Rear Lid Screws

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Height adjustment of rear lid to roof

Slacken screws (1) and adjust tailgate.

Tightening torque 41 62 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Tailgate Screws

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Check read lid wedge (1) on left and right for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Lid Wedge

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Check tailgate stop (1) on body on left and right for damage, replace if necessary.

If necessary, adjust tailgate stop (1) to wedge.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove trim panel at bottom left. See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM PANEL

Slacken screw (2).

Slacken nuts (3).

Fig 4: Adjusting Tailgate Stop

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Adjust limit position in longitudinal direction.

Tightening torque 41 62 6AZ .

Adjusting height of tailgate in relation to side panel:

Adjust limit position (1) by turning screw (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Tailgate Limit Position And Turning Screw

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After Installation note

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate colour.
If necessary, adjust REAR LID CATCH .
If reversing camera optional equipment installed:
Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA .