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.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

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

Version with automatic tailgate actuation:

Disable automatic tailgate actuation:

Separate connector at CONTROL UNIT for automatic tailgate actuation.

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove water gutter trim . See 51 71 385 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MIDDLE WATER GUTTER TRIM (REAR LID) or 51 71 387 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING REAR WATER GUTTER TRIM (REAR LID) ON LEFT OR RIGHT
Remove TRIM FOR REAR WINDOW FRAME

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Tailgate Hinge To Tailgate

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Adjusting tailgate laterally and in longitudinal direction:

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

Adjust tailgate.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Height adjustment of tailgate to roof:

Slacken screws (2) and adjust tailgate.

Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Read Lid Wedge And Screws

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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 CAPPING .

Slacken screws (2)

Loosen nuts (3) and adjust stop in longitudinal direction.

Tightening torque 41 62 9AZ .

Fig 3: Checking Tailgate Stop On Body On Left And Right

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Adjusting height of tailgate in relation to side panel:

Remove rubber grommet (1).

Adjust stop (2) by turning screw underneath.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Grommet And Screws

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After Installation note:

Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
If reversing camera optional equipment installed:
Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA .