Rear Lid, Adjusting: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG 1331A

Fig 1: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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Adjustment Gauge:3371

Fig 2: 3371 Special Tool
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NOTE:

The vehicle must be on all four wheels when adjusting the rear lid.

The latch is bolted directly to the rear lid. The latch cannot be adjusted.

The left and right buffers -6- are not meant for adjusting. They have the task of stabilizing and cushioning the rear lid.

The rear lid is properly adjusted when there is an overall even gap dimension when closed. It is not too far inward or outward. And the contours align.

The rear lid must engage in the striker without great force.

Hinge - Arteon

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To adjust or check the gap dimensions, use the Gauge - Gap Adjustment:3371 .

-- The rear lid latch cannot be adjusted.

-- Loosen the striker and adjust at the hinge and the adjusting buffer after adjustment work. Refer to Striker, Adjusting .

-- Lower the headliner. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEADLINER .

-- By loosening the hex nuts -2- on the left and right side, the rear lid can be adjusted using the hinges -1- in the oversized holes on the roof crossmember. In height -arrow a- and between the side panels -arrow b-.

-- Other options for lengthwise adjustment -arrow c- result after loosening the bolts -3 and 4-.

-- After adjusting, apply a corrosion protection to the hinge and bolts.

-- Adjust the adjusting buffer -3-. Refer to Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting .

Tightening Specifications

Bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID .

Hinge, Adjusting, Arteon Shooting Brake

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To adjust or check the gap dimensions, use the Gauge - Gap Adjustment:3371 .

-- The engine compartment lid latch -2- cannot be adjusted.

-- Loosen the striker -4- and adjust after adjusting the hinge and the adjusting buffer. Refer to Striker, Adjusting .

-- By loosening the left and right bolts -6-, the rear lid -1- can be adjusted in the oversized holes on the hinge -5- -a arrows- and -b arrows-.

-- After adjusting, apply a corrosion protection to the hinge and bolts -6-.

-- Adjust the adjusting buffer -3-. Refer to Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting .

Tightening Specifications

Bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID, ARTEON SHOOTING BRAKE .