Adjusting Rear Lid

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Installation position

Information 

• Adjust gap dimensions on lid and accessories in accordance with the gap specifications. 
• Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the accessories must be centred with respect to the body. 
• Ensure that the gaps do not run in a wedge-shaped fashion or do not narrow at local points. 
• The given values are guidelines, which should be observed as far as possible. 
• The guidelines apply to repair work and assembly work. 
• Use star gauges to check the gap dimensions. > VAS 6937 - Adjusting gauge 

Information 

• The side adjusting element s on the rear lid must be adjusted so that there is a slight preload when the rear lid is closed completely. 
• The preload must be the same on the left and right. 

1. Check gap dimension of rear lid.

   >  WM, 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSION 

2. Disengage rear pneumatic spring at the lid side.
3. Adjust position of rear lid.
   1. 3.1  Loosen screws -1-  on rear lid -2-  and then tighten again hand-tight.

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      Screws on rear cover

   2. 3.2  Adjust the contours with respect to the side panel and rear spoiler by moving -arrow-  the rear lid -1-  .

      >  WM, 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSION  5X00IN41 Gap dimensions 

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      Rear lid

   3. 3.3  Tighten screws to > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)  .
4. Adjust height of rear lid.
   1. 4.1  Loosen screws -1-  on the hinge -2-  and then tighten again hand-tight.

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      Screws on hinge

   2. 4.2  Close the lid and adjust the height.
   3. 4.3  Tighten screws to > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)  .

      Information 

      The setting can be changed by turning the adjusting elements.

5. Screw out adjusting elements for the rear lid -1-  until it makes contact with the cross member/side panel.

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   Rear lid adjusting elements

6. Engage rear pneumatic springs at the lid.