51 24 004 Adjusting tailgate lock

Prerequisite:

Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit; if necessary, ADJUST REAR LID .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Lock, Striker And Screws

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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 .

Fig 2: Adjusting Tailgate Lock Vertically

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Turn stop pad (1) until cast-on rib (2) rests on tailgate.

Check alignment and closing function of tailgate and tailgate lock; readjust stop pad (1) if necessary.

Twist stop pad (1) max. ±1 turn.

Fig 3: Identifying Stop Pad And Cast-On Rib

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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