Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

Rear Lid, Sedan

=> [ Rear Lid, Adjusting, Sedan ]

=> [ Rear Lid Lock And Grip Piece Assembly Overview ]

=> [ Buffer Stops, Adjusting ]

Rear Lid, Adjusting, Sedan

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjusting gauge (3371)

Panel gap dimensions





• Dimension - A - = 4.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - B - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - C - = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - D - = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - E - = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - F - = 2.5 mm ± 0.5 mm

• Dimension - G - = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm.

• Make sure all gaps are parallel to body

Rear Lid Lock And Grip Piece Assembly Overview





1 - Rear lid lock

• To remove, disengage release.

• Remove the hex nuts - 2 - and remove rear lid lock.

2 - Nut

• 8 Nm

3 - Release

4 - Lock cylinder

• Removing

• Disconnect electrical connectors.

• Disengage release - 3 - from lock cylinder.

• Remove combination bolt - 5 -.

• Twist lock cylinder 90°.

• Remove lock cylinder from handle mechanism.

5 - Combination screw

• 8 Nm

6 - Handle

• Removal:

• Rear lid trim removed.

• Lock cylinder removed.

• Remove hex head collar nuts - 7 -.

• Press in catches - arrows -.

• Remove grip piece.

7 - Flanged hex nut

• 8 Nm

Buffer Stops, Adjusting

- Open the hood.





- Remove rubber cap.

- Screw in buffer stops until they reach stop.

- Remove the stop again in steps.

- Press rubber cap on.

- When adjusted correctly and with lid closed, buffer stops must make contact lightly on luggage compartment edge.