51 24 004 Adjusting Tailgate Lock

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

If necessary, adjust trunk lid.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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: Identifying Rear Lid Lock And Striker

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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).

Tightening torque: 9 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Lock

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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 3: Identifying Bump Stops Adjusting Dimension

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