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41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
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 rear lid must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Version with automatic rear lid actuation: 

Shut down AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spindle drive: only move rear lid slowly by hand.
If necessary, REMOVE SPINDLE DRIVE

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Slacken nuts (1) and (2) until such stage that the rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid laterally and longitudinally.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

When the rear lid is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the rear lid lock. If necessary, remove striker.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Nuts
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Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:

WARNING: Risk of injury.
Secure rear lid against dropping down.
Fig 2: Identifying Opening
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NOTE: Parcel shelf is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until hinge can be moved.

Adjust height of rear lid.

Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ .

Adjust REAR LID LOCK .

Adjust BUMP STOPS .

Fig 3: Adjusting Bump Stops
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