51 24 004 Adjusting tailgate lock
Prerequisite:
Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit; if necessary, ADJUST REAR LID .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Fully screw in all stop pads
- Remove COVER ON TAIL PANEL
Slacken screws (1) until tailgate lock (3) can still just be moved and centers itself.
Close tailgate, check gap dimensions and checking closing comfort.
Striker (2) must be centrally positioned in tailgate lock (3), repeat process if necessary.
NOTE:
When the tailgate is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the rear lid lock. Look out for scratch marks.
Open tailgate.
Adjust tailgate lock (2) vertically so that upper edges of washers are flush with edge of tailgate lock (2).
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ .
Checking adjustment:
- Insert a strip of paper (normal writing paper) between stop pad (3) and limit position on body
- Close the tailgate and make sure that the paper strip remains between stop pad (3) and limit position
- Stop pad (3) is correctly adjusted when the paper strip can be pulled out with "slight" resistance
Apply setting:
- Screw in stop pad (3) until the paper strip can be easily pulled out
- Unscrew stop pad (3) again until the paper strip cannot be pulled out any more
- Screw in stop pad (3) until the paper strip can be pulled out with "slight" resistance