Tailgate, Adjusting

Tailgate, Adjusting

NOTE: Before installing a new tailgate the gas-filled struts must be installed.







- Loosely attach striker - 1 - with nuts - 2 -.







- Loosely attach lower stop - 1 - (on trim of rear hatch) using hex bolt - 2 -.







- Screw upper stop - 2 - in fully.
- Close rear hatch to appropriate position (flush).
Rear lock and striker must engage.
- Open rear hatch and tighten mounting nut for striker to 8 Nm (71 in.lb).
- Install clay onto upper stop.
- Close and open tailgate.
- Determine thickness of clay and adjust stop accordingly.
- Unscrew stop another 1.5 to 2 rotations.

NOTE: Two (2) rotations represent a preload of 2.5 mm and a vertical shift of 0.8 mm at point - C -.

- Check shutting comfort and gap dimensions.







- Screw stop - 1 - into lock nut.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)
- Push cover on stop up toward tailgate surface (arrow).
2 - Protective cap







- Loosen hex bolt - 2 - and pull lower stop - 1 - out slightly.
- Tighten hex bolt - 2 - slightly and close rear hatch.
- Using sensor gauge, set stop - 1 - from inside at 1 mm clearance to tailgate trim.

CAUTION: Stop buffers must not make contact with rear lid trim when rear lid is closed.







- Open hatch and tighten hex bolt - 2 - for stop to 8 Nm (71 in.lb).
- Check gap dimensions.







Removing and installing gas-filled strut
- Lift retaining spring on gas-filled strut - 1 - and remove strut from ball stud.
- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball stud.







Removing and installing ball stud
- Unscrew ball stud - 1 - and remove with seal.
- For installation, tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft.lb).