51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock

NOTE: Rear lid must be correctly adjusted before adjustment of rear lid lock.

If necessary, adjust trunk lid.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Screw in rear lid bump stops completely.
Remove trim on tail panel. Refer to 51 46 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TRIM ON TAIL PANEL .

NOTE: Torx screws (1) must be fitted. If necessary, replace hexagon screws with Torx screws (1).

Adjusting rear lid lock:

Slacken screws (1) on rear lid lock (3) until lock is just able to be move and centers itself.

Close rear lid and keep release button pressed so that rear lid lock snaps closed.

Striker (2) must be centrally positioned in rear lid lock (3).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Lid Lock Retaining Screws

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Open rear lid.

Adjust rear lid lock (2) vertically so that upper edges of shims are flush with edge of rear lid lock (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 2: Aligning Rear Lid Lock Vertically

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Normal bump stops up to build date 02/2003:

Adjust bump stops on left/right by turning.

Lay a thin piece of cardboard (1) on contact surface of bump stop and close rear lid.

Pull out cardboard (1), a slight resistance must be felt in the process.

Check alignment of rear lid and rear lid lock, readjust if necessary.

Fig 3: Checking Alignment Using Piece Of Cardboard

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Soft bump stops from build date 03/2003:

Adjust bump stops on left/right by turning.

Adjust bump stops to dimension (A).

A = 35 mm.

Check alignment of rear lid and rear lid lock; if necessary, screw in bump stops by approx. 1 mm.

Fig 4: View Of Bump Stop

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