Adjusting Rear Window

Fig 1: Overview Of Adjusting Rear Window

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Information 

• The adjustment of the rear window must be checked with the rear wing attached, because this is mounted on the rear window and forms the upper edge for the outer side section and roof. 

1. Check adjustment.
   1. 1.1. Check gap dimensions of rear lid. → Adjusting Rear Lid 
2. Remove the rear spoiler. → Removing rear spoiler
3. Adjust the rear window.
   1. 3.1. Loosen fastening nuts -1-  .
      Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Window

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   2. 3.2. Move the rear window -2-  at the rear lid hinge -3-  to adjust the contours with respect to the lid and the outer side section. → Adjusting Rear Lid 
   3. 3.3. Tighten fastening nuts -1-  . → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)+/-2 Nm (+/-1.5 ft lbs.) 
4. Adjust the catch bar mounting.
   1. 4.1. Unclip the catch bar cover -1-  and take it off -arrow-  .
      Fig 3: Removing Catch Bar Mounting Cover

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   2. 4.2. Loosen fastening nuts -1-  on the catch bar mounting -2-  .
      Fig 4: Adjusting Catch Bar Mounting

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   3. 4.3. Move the catch bar mounting -2-  vertically -arrow-  to adjust the contour with respect to the lid and the outer side section. → Adjusting Rear Lid 
   4. 4.4. Tighten fastening nuts -1-  . → Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6.0 ft lbs.)+/-1.2 Nm (+/-0.5 ft lbs.) 
5. Adjust the catch bar.
   1. 5.1. Loosen lock nut -1-  .
      Fig 5: Adjusting Catch Bar

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   2. 5.2. Set the adjustment depth of the rear window by turning the catch bar -2-  in the thread -arrow-  . → Adjusting Rear Lid 
   3. 5.3. Tighten the lock nut -1-  . → Tightening torque: 6 Nm (4.5 ft lbs.)+/-0.6 Nm (+/-0.5 ft lbs.) 
   4. 5.4. Clip in cover on catch bar -1- (-arrow-). 
      Fig 6: Fitting Cover On Catch Bar Mounting

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6. Adjust the rear window stop.

   Information 

   When closed, the rear window must lie slightly tensioned on the rear window stops. Adjust the stops if necessary.

   1. 6.1.
   2. 6.2. Unscrew the rear window stop -1-  .
      Fig 7: Adjusting Rear Window Stop

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   3. 6.3. Insert an M6 washer -2-  with a max. thickness of 1.5 mm and screw on the rear window stop -1-  .
   4. 6.4. Fit grommet for the rear window stop.
7. Install rear spoiler. → Installing rear spoiler

   Information 

   All body gap dimensions and adjustments for the rear lid must be given a final check.

   If necessary, fine tuning must be performed for the catch bars of the body or the rear window.

8. Check the body gap dimensions and adjustments.
9. Install trim panel for window frame. → Installing lining for rear lid