51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock

Special tools required:

Prerequisite:

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

Fully screw in stop pad (1) on tailgate (2) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Pad And Tailgate

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Lift out covers (1) using special tool 00 9 322 .

Fig 2: Lifting Out Covers Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Slacken screws (1) until striker (2) can still just be moved and center 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 gap dimensions and locking comfort.

If necessary, repeat procedure.

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

Open tailgate.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 24 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Striker And Screws

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Screw out stop pad (1) left/right 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.

Fig 5: Identifying Stop Pad And Tailgate

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