51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine compartment lid

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Adjusting striker is described in:

ADJUSTING ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Undo screws (3) and remove striker (2).

Tightening torque 51 23 1AZ .

Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Installation note:

ADJUST ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID

Fig 1: Identifying Door Lock Striker Screws

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