4162014 Adjusting Rear Lid

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Read general service information under BODY .

The BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjustment work.

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Slacken screws (1) and (2) on rear lid hinge to rear lid until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Retighten all screws.

Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge To Rear Lead Mounting Screws

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Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:

Slacken screws (1) on rear lid hinge to side panel until such stage that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Retighten all screws.

Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ .

Adjust REAR LID LOCK .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge To Side Panel Mounting Screws

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