Installing Trunk Lid

• With the help of a second person, position the trunk lid (2) on the hinge on both sides.
• Hand-tighten the bolts (1).
  NOTE: Attach the trunk lid at the screw imprints on the hinge.
• Position ground cable (3).
• Tighten the nut (4) hand-tight.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
  For additional information see: 51 23... Note information on disassembly/installation of ball sockets with clamp

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• Press the hydraulic cylinder (1) on the right side of the trunk lid with the ball socket in the direction of the arrow onto the upper ball hub (2) of the trunk lid until the retaining clip properly and audibly engages.
• Ensure that the leftside of the trunk lid is positioned in the retaining fields (2) of the spring support (1) in its starting position.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The notes on the disassembly and installation of ball sockets with clamps are the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
  For additional information see: 51 23... Note information on disassembly/installation of ball sockets with clamp

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• Press the ball socket of the spring support (1) on the leftside of the trunk lid in the direction of the arrow onto the ball hub (2), until the retaining spring engages properly and audibly.
• Feed the wiring harnesses (1) and (2) into the trunk lid.
• Clip in all the brackets (arrows) of the wiring harnesses (1) and (2).
• Connect all connectors and lock.
• Insert rubber grommets (3) into the trunk lid.

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• Clip in the brackets (arrows) of the wiring harnesses on the trunk lid (1).

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• If installed: Connect and lock the RVC connection plug (1).

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Connect plug (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Thread the wiring harness (2) into the trunk lid and insert the rubber grommet (1).

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  Adjust trunk lid 

  Check 

• Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between the tailgate and convertible top compartment lid.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Gap dimension of convertible top cover to trunk lid
  1 Convertible top cover; 2 trunk lid	a	4.5 +1.2-1.2 mm
  	b convertible top closed)	0 +1.2-1.2 mm
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• Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between trunk lid and rear side panels.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid
  1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid	a  4.0 +1.2-1.2 mm
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  Result 

  » If the gap dimensions between the trunk lid and convertible top compartment lid or between the trunk lid and rear side panels do not meet the specifications.

  Measure

  • Adjust the trunk lid on the tailgate hinge.

  Remove striker for the tailgate latch 

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

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Loosen nut (4).
• (3) Remove ground cable.
• Slacken screws (1) until the trunk lid (2) can be shifted.
• Move the trunk lid (2) longitudinally and transversely until the trunk lid (2) has the specified gap dimensions to the convertible top compartment lid and rear side panels.
• Tighten the screws (1) on the trunk lid (2).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tailgate hinge on trunk lid
  Hexagon screw, M8 x18
  	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Position ground cable (3).
• Tighten nut (4).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Ground cable on tailgate hinge
  Hexagon nut with washer
  	tightening torque	2.3 Nm

  Install striker for the tailgate latch 

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

  Striker to rear lid
  Hexagon screw M8x20
  	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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  Adjust the lower part of the tailgate lock lower section 

  Check 

• Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between the trunk lid and rear bumper cover.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Gap dimension trunk lid to rear bumper panel
  1 trunk lid; 2 rear bumper panel	a  4.3 +1.5-1.5 mm
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  Result 

  » The gap dimensions between the trunk lid and the read bumper cover do not meet the specifications.

  Measure

  • Adjust the lower part of the tailgate lock.
• Lever out the covers (1) with a suitable screwdriver and remove.
• Loosen screws (2) until the tailgate lock can be shifted.
• Adjust tailgate lock so that the tailgate has the predefined gap dimension relative to the rear bumper panel.

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tailgate lock to body
  Hexagon screw M8x20
  	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Clip in the covers (1).
• Adjust the stop pad (1) of the trunk lid by twisting it.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE TAILGATE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to INSTALL THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .