Adjusting Trunk Lid

Precondition 

• The trunk lid must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM PANEL OF THE TAILGATE HINGE ON THE LEFT .

• Undo screws (1) until the trunk lid can be shifted.

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Check 

• Check gap dimensions between trunk lid and side panels.

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  Result 

  » Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.

  Measure

  • Adjust trunk lid.
  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

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