51 24 004 Adjusting tailgate lock

NOTE: tailgate must be correctly adjusted before adjustment of tailgate lock.

If necessary, ADJUST TAILGATE .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Adjusting tailgate lock:

Slacken screws (1) on tailgate lock (3) until lock is just able to be move and centers itself.

Close tailgate and keep release button pressed so that tailgate lock snaps closed.

Striker (2) must be centrally positioned in tailgate lock (3).

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: Identifying Tailgate Lock And Screws

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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.

Turn stop pad (1) max. ±1 turn.

Fig 3: Identifying Stop Pad And Cast-On Rib

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