Adjusting The Left And Right Tailgate Hinge

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 41 00... Gap dimensions for body

Check

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Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between trunk lid and side panels.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid
1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a	3.5 +1.1 -1.1 mm
	b	0.3 +1.4 -1.4 mm

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid
1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a	3.5 +1.2 -1.2 mm
	b	-0.6 +1.4 -1.4 mm

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Gap dimension trunk lid to rear bumper panel
1 trunk lid; 2 rear bumper panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a	5.1 +1.5 -1.5 mm

Result

» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.

Measure

Adjust tailgate hinge.

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Slacken nuts (1) until the tailgate hinge (2) can be shifted.

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Shift tailgate hinge (2) horizontally until the tailgate has the predefined gap dimension from the side panel.

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Tailgate hinge to body
Nut M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Slacken nut (1) until the tailgate hinge (2) can be shifted.
Shift the hinge arm vertically until the tailgate has the predefined gap dimension from the side panel.
Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Hinge arm to hinge support
Nut	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALL SOUND INSULATION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SCREEN TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE REAR SHELF .
Refer to INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
Refer to FASTENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT WIRING HARNESS SECTION ON THE HINGE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION SPRING FOR THE TRUNK LID .
Refer to INSTALLING THE GAS PRESSURE SPRING FOR THE TAILGATE .
Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL, LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .