41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate: Notes

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

The rear lid must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Version with automatic rear lid actuation: 

Shut down AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID

Slacken nuts (1) and (2) until such stage that the rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid laterally and longitudinally.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

When the rear lid is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the rear lid lock. If necessary, remove striker.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Nuts

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Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:

• REMOVE TENSION SPRING 
• Remove cap from opening (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Opening

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Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until hinge can be moved.

Adjust height of rear lid.

Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ .

Adjust REAR LID LOCK .

Adjust BUMP STOPS .

Fig 3: Adjusting Bump Stops

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