51 24 Tailgate locks
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - TAILGATE LOCKS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Lock to body | R50/R53/R56/R58/R59 | 9 Nm | ||
| R60/R61 | 19 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Lock pin to tailgate | R50/R53/R56/R58/R59 | 9 Nm | ||
| R60/R61 | M8 | 28 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Lock to tailgate | R52 | 7.6 Nm | ||
| R57 | M6 | 10 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Bowden cable, retractor, to body | R52 | 18.5 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Bowden cable, retractor, to tailgate | R52 | 7.6 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Retractor to tailgate | R52 | 7.6 Nm | ||
| R57 | 8.0 Nm | |||
| 7AZ Lock to splitdoor | R55 | M6 | 9 Nm | |
| 8AZ Striker to splitdoor | R55 | M6 | 19 Nm | |
| 9AZ Outside door handle to splitdoor | R55 | M6 | 5 Nm | |
| 10AZ Holder for trim to splitdoor | R55 | M6 | 9 Nm | |
| 11AZ Striker to body | R57 | 20 Nm | ||
| 12AZ Tailgate lock (drive) | R57 | 8.5 Nm | ||
| 13AZ Button on tailgate | R60/R61 | M5 | 4.6 Nm | |
| 14AZ Ball stud to body/split door (gas pressure spring) | R55 | 18.5 Nm | ||
| 15AZ Rubber buffer on tailgate; Counter support on body | R58/R59 | M5 | 4.6 Nm |