Adjusting the tailgate

Check 

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

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Gap dimension of convertible top cover to trunk lid
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	b (convertible top closed)  0 +1.2-1.2 mm
	b (convertible top open)  0 +1.5-0.9 mm

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

Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid
1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a 4.0 +1.2-1.2 mm
	b 0.4 +1.4-1.4 mm

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 tailgate on the tailgate hinge.

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

• Position ground cable (3).
• Tighten nut (4).

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).

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.

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Gap dimension trunk lid to rear bumper panel
1 trunk lid; 2 rear bumper panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.	a 4.3 +1.5-1.5 mm
	b 0.4 +1.7-1.7 mm

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).

Tailgate lock to body
Hexagon screw M8x20	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Clip in the covers (1).

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

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