Adjust Liftgate - AR72.20-P-0002RG

Model 190.3 

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Shown on model 190.3 except code M030 (GT R version) 

	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Preparatory tasks
1	Check whether tailgate (1) can be closed easily and the gap dimensions are within the tolerance range.		AR60.00-P-0700-01RG
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA
		Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp	*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
2	Remove tailgate door trim (6).		AR72.20-P-6445RG
3	Remove pneumatic springs of tailgate (1).		AR72.20-P-2832RG
4	Unscrew screws (2) on lock striker (3) and remove.
	Adjustment of dimensions AB, V, T
5	Loosen screws (4) at hinges (5) so that tailgate (1) can be moved by hand.
6	Align tailgate (1) and tighten screws (4).		AR60.00-P-0700-01RG
		Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp	*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA
		Bolt, hinge to body-in-white	*BA72.20-P-1001-02O
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
	Adjustment of dimensions AB, T
7	Install lock striker (3) and slightly tighten screws (2) so that lock striker (3) can be moved by hand.
8	Adjust transition between tailgate (1) and edges of tail lamp covers and C-pillars by moving lock striker (3).	The transition must be flush. Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp	*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
9	Tighten screws (2) on lock striker (3).	Screw, lock striker to liftgate/body-in-white	*BA72.20-P-1003-02O
	Adjusting the rear spoiler
10	Check gap dimensions from rear spoiler to body and to tailgate (1).	Model 190.3 except code M032 (Black Series version) Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA
		Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA
		If the gap dimensions are outside the tolerance range, ↓ Adjust rear spoiler. Model 190.3 except code M032 (Black Series version) Do not yet install tailgate trim.	AR88.30-P-0510RG
	Check
11	Check whether tailgate (1) can be closed easily and the gap dimensions are within the tolerance range.		AR60.00-P-0700-01RG
		Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper	*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler	*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA
		Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp	*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA
		Feeler gauge If tolerances are exceeded, ↓ Repeat adjustment procedure from operation step 7.	Fig 1
	Concluding tasks
12	Install tailgate door trim (6).		AR72.20-P-6445RG
13	Install pneumatic springs of tailgate (1).		AR72.20-P-2832RG
14	Repair paint at the screws (4) and hinges (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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