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Adjust trunk lid - AR88.50-P-5200E

MODEL 202 

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Component Adjustments - Model 202
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  Adjust in longitudinal direction     
1 Loosen bolts (4) on left and right hinge lever (5)    
2 Loosen bolts (1) at striker eye (2)    
3 Screw in left and right rubber pads (3) by approx. 1 1/2 turn    
4 Adjust trunk lid so that rear edge of trunk lid is flush with tail lamp and rear center section. SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT See areas B and C, simultaneously maintain gap Dimensions ↓
Figure
    Gap around hoods, doors, and lids
IMPORTANT Adjust installation position of trunk lid with eccentric bolts (8) for larger range of adjustment (see step 11-14).
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5 Tighten bolts (4) on hinge lever (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.50-P-1001-01A 
  Adjust height     
6 Adjust front edge of trunk lid by aligning height of hinge lever so that outer edges are flush with rear fender SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT See area C, simultaneously maintain gap. Dimensions ↓
Figure
    Gap around hoods, doors, and lids
IMPORTANT Adjust installation position of trunk lid with eccentric bolts (8) for larger range of adjustment (see step 11-14).
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7 Press trunk lid downward at rear until top edge of trunk lid is flush with rear fender. See area D
IMPORTANT Bolts on striker eye loose
 
8 Adjust striker eye   AR88.50-P-5020E 
9 Tighten bolts (1) at striker eye (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.50-P-1004-01A 
10 Unscrew rubber buffer (3) until rubber buffers make contact when the trunk lid is closed IMPORTANT Minor deviations between the top of the trunk lid and rear fender from left to right can be adjusted by screwing the rubber buffers in or out slightly.  
  Adjustment on eccentric bolts     
11 Expose eccentric bolts    
12 Loosen nut (6) on eccentric bolts (8)    
13 Adjust installation position of trunk lid with eccentric bolts (8) IMPORTANT As described in step 1-9.  
14 Tighten nut (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA88.50-P-1003-01A 
15 Close trunk lid and check for proper function    
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES, GAP DIMENSIONS AT HOODS, DOORS AND COVERS

Number Designation Model 202.01/02/033/ 12/13
BE60.00-P-1003-01A Gap dimension Trunk lid to top of rear fender Dimension "F" mm 4.5 (± 0.5)
Trunk lid to bottom of rear fender Dimension "M" mm 5.0 (± 0.5)
Trunk lid to rear fender Dimension "F" mm -
Trunk lid to tail lamp Dimension "M" mm -
Trunk lid to bumper Dimension "V" mm -
Rear fender to tail lamp Dimension "U" mm -
Fig., see AR60.00-P-0700-01E
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TRUNK LID

Number Designation Model 202
BA88.50-P-1001-01A Bolt at trunk lid hinge to side wall Nm 10
BA88.50-P-1003-01A Nut to eccentric pin Nm 25
BA88.50-P-1004-01A Bolt to striker eye Nm 10

Special tools 

Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
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