51 24 010 Adjusting tailgate catch for tailgate upper section

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Prerequisite:

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

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

Depending on version, press in or screw in bump stop (1) on tailgate on left and right completely.

NOTE: Operation is described in:

Removing and installing/replacing STOP PAD ON TAILGATE .

Fig 1: Identifying Bump Stop
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Lever out sealing cap (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Cap

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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: Identifying 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 (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 8AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Tailgate Screws

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Adjust bump stops (1) on tailgate.

NOTE: Operation is described in:

Removing and installing/replacing STOP PAD ON TAILGATE .

Fig 5: Identifying Bump Stop
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Version with reversing camera:

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