41 62 014 Adjusting Rear Lid

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The Gap Dimensions serve as the basis for adjustment work. See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (E90) and BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (E91) .

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Slacken screws (1) and (2) on rear lid hinge to rear lid until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Retighten all screws.

For tightening torque refer to 41 62 1AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Mounting Screws

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Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:

Slacken screws (1) on rear lid hinge to side panel until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Retighten all screws.

For tightening torque refer to 41 62 3AZ.

Adjust Rear Lid Lock.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Retaining Screws

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