41 62 014 Adjusting trunk lid

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Attention:

Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

Observe GAP DIMENSIONS .

The trunk lid must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove the REAR SPOILER .
Partially loosen rear HEADLINING .

Adjustment points for adjusting trunk lid to fit.

Fig 1: Locating Tailgate Adjustment Points

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NOTE: When the trunk lid is closed, the striker must not bump or scrape against the tailgate lock.

If necessary, remove STRIKER .

Slacken nut (1) on both sides.

Adjust trunk lid laterally, longitudinally and vertically. Tighten nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Nut

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If the range of adjustment is insufficient, slacken nut (1) on both sides.

Adjust height of trunk lid. Tighten nuts.

Fig 3: Locating Nut

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Required follow-up work:

Tighten all nuts to the specified torque: 41 61 1AZ/2AZ .
Adjust the TAILGATE LATCH if necessary.
Adjust STOP PAD .
Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.