51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock

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Prerequisite:

Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit; if necessary, ADJUST REAR LID .

For ideal adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Release protective cap (1) on left/right.

Screw in bump stops (2) fully on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap And Bump Stop

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Unclip cover (1) towards top and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Slacken screws (1) until striker (2) can still just be moved and centers itself.

IMPORTANT: Striker (2) must not brush against upper rear lid lock section.

Fig 3: Identifying Striker And Screws

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Adjust rear lid at striker until negative rear lid protrusion (A) is obtained on left and right.

A = 1.0 to 1.5 mm

NOTE: Bump stops must not strike against rear lid in the process.

Sum total of negative rear lid depressions (A) on left and right must be between 2 and 3 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Negative Rear Lid Depression

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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Unscrew bump stops (2) on left/right until rear lid is flush with side panel (negative rear lid protrusion 0 mm).

Fit protective cap (1) on left/right.

Check closing comfort, repeat adjustment if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Bump Stop And Protective Cap

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