41 62 014 Adjusting Rear Lid

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NOTE: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as basis for adjustment work.

Moving the hinges later on makes unpainted surfaces visible. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Slacken nuts (1) on rear lid hinge to rear lid so that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Adjust rear lid lock.

Tighten nuts (1) again.

Fig 1: Rear Lid Hinge Nuts

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