51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock

Special tools required:

Prerequisite:

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

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

Screw in stop pad (1) on tailgate at left and right all the way.

Fig 1: Stop Pad

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Lever out protective caps (1) with special tool 64 1 020 .

Fig 2: Removing Protective Caps With Special Tool (64 1 020)

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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 rear lid lock.

Fig 3: Rear Lid Lock Striker And Screws

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Close rear lid.

Check 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . and locking comfort.

If necessary, repeat procedure.

NOTE: When the tailgate is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the tailgate lock. Look out for scratch marks.

Open tailgate.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque: 51 24 2AZ .

Fig 4: Rear Lid Lock Striker And Screws

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Screw out stop pads (1) left/right until they are in contact with cover for tail panel.

Corresponding resistance must be noticeable when pulling out a paper strip from between tailgate and stop pad (1).

Then screw out stop pad (1) approx. half a rotation further.

Check closing comfort and if necessary, correct setting of stop pad (1).

NOTE: Stop pads that are screwed out too far impede closing comfort.

Fig 5: Stop Pad

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Stop pads that are not screwed out enough can cause the tailgate to "rattle".

Version with reversing camera:

After adjusting, check rear view camera and if necessary RECALIBRATE .