Adjusting rear lid lock (4' Series Gran Coupe Sedan)

Prerequisite:

Tailgate must be correctly adjusted, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSION .

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

See Removing and installing/replacing STOP PAD .

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Screw in stop pad (1) on body left/right all the way.

See Removing and installing/replacing STOP PAD .

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Unclip protective cap (1).

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Slacken screws (1) until tailgate lock can still just be moved and centers itself.

Close rear lid.

Adjust tailgate to BODY GAP DIMENSION .

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .

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

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Screw out stop pad (1) left/right on body until they are in contact with the tailgate.

It must be possible to pull out paper strips with moderate friction resistance between the tailgate and stop pad (1).

Then screw out stop pad (1) one-half rotation further.

See Removing and installing/replacing STOP PAD .

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Adjustment procedures:

Screw in stop pad until the paper strip can be easily pulled out.

Then unscrew stop pad until the paper strip cannot be pulled out any more.

Screw in stop pad until the paper strip can be pulled out with "slight" resistance.

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