Adjusting the tailgate

Precondition 

Convertible top compartment lid is adjusted.

Check 

• Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between trunk lid and adjacent components,

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Gap dimension between convertible top compartment lid and tailgate
1 Convertible top cover; 2 trunk lid Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a	5.0 +1-1 mm
	b	-0.9 +2.1-0.4 mm

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 +1.4-1.4 mm

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 

» The gap dimensions between the tailgate and the adjoining components do not correspond to the specifications.

Measure

• Adjust the tailgate on the tailgate hinge.

Remove striker for the tailgate latch 

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove striker for the tailgate latch (2).

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Adjusting the tailgate 

Precondition 

Convertible top compartment lid is adjusted.

• Release the nut (1) and remove the ground cable (2).
• Slacken the screws (3) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge until the tailgate can be shifted.
• Move the tailgate in a longitudinal direction and sideways until the tailgate has the specified gap dimensions.
• Tighten the screws (3) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge.

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Tailgate hinge on trunk lid
Hexagon screw, M8 x 18	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Position the ground cable (2) on the hinge and tighten the nut (1).

Ground cable to tailgate hinge
Nut M5	Tightening torque	4.5 Nm

• Slacken the screws (1) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge until the tailgate can be shifted.
• Shift the height of the tailgate until the tailgate has the specified gap dimensions.
• Tighten the screws (1) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge.

Hinge bracket to hinge flap
M8 screw	Tightening torque	12 Nm

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Install striker for the tailgate latch 

• Position striker for the tailgate latch (2) and tighten the screws (1).

Striker to rear lid
Hexagon screw M8x20	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Precondition 

Convertible top compartment lid is adjusted.

• Release the nut (1) and remove the ground cable (2).
• Slacken the screws (3) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge until the tailgate can be shifted.
• Move the tailgate in a longitudinal direction and sideways until the tailgate has the specified gap dimensions.
• Tighten the screws (3) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge.

Tailgate hinge on trunk lid
Hexagon screw, M8 x 18	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Position the ground cable (2) on the hinge and tighten the nut (1).

Ground cable to tailgate hinge
Nut M5	Tightening torque	4.5 Nm

• Slacken the screws (1) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge until the tailgate can be shifted.
• Shift the height of the tailgate until the tailgate has the specified gap dimensions.
• Tighten the screws (1) on the left and right on the tailgate hinge.

Hinge bracket to hinge flap
M8 screw	Tightening torque	12 Nm

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