51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock (adjusting both strikers)

Precondition: 

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

Installation: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
• Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Screw in elements (1) for adjusting rear lid (2) completely.

For ideal adjustment, refer to 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid And Elements

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The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Lever out expansion rivets (1).

Remove trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Trim With Expansion Rivets

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Slacken screws (1) on striker (2) until striker (2) can still just be moved.

Tightening torque 51 24 14AZ .

Fig 3: Moving Striker

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Installation: 

Replace screws.

Adjust striker:

Close rear lid.

This automatically adjusts the striker correctly.

Open rear lid.

Tighten down screws (1) on striker (2).

Check adjustment of rear lid and rear lid lock, repeating adjustment if necessary.

Fig 4: Moving Striker

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Unscrew stop buffers (1) to the point where left and right sides of closed rear lid (2) rest on stop buffers.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Lid And Stop Buffers

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Installation: 

Carry out operational check until

41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . are obtained.