Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments
Engine Compartment Lid, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Adjusting gauge (3371)
Work procedure
• Gap dimensions => [ Engine Compartment Lid Gap Dimensions ] .
• Tightening specifications => [ Engine Compartment Lid Assembly Overview ] Engine Compartment Lid Assembly Overview.
Side and length adjustment at the hinge:
- Loosen the left and right nuts - 1 - on the hinge - 2 -.
- Adjust the engine compartment lid - 3 - side and length position.
- Tighten the nuts - 1 -.
Adjusting height at the angle bracket:
- Loosen the left and right bolts - 5 - on the angle bracket - 4 -.
- Adjust the engine compartment lid - 3 - height.
- Tighten the bolts - 5 -.
Height adjustment at the hinge:
• When the engine compartment lid - 2 - is closed, the bolt - 1 - must rest on the hinge stop - 2 -.
- Rotate the bolt if necessary.
Adjusting striker pin height:
• Tightening specifications => [ Engine Compartment Lid Assembly Overview ] Engine Compartment Lid Assembly Overview.
- Remove the bolt - 3 - and the striker pin anti-twist mechanism - 1 -.
- Install the lid lock striker pin - 2 - in the engine compartment lid as far as the stop and then loosen it 3 turns.
• During the closing test, the front lid must fall from the balance position into the front lid lock and engage completely.
- Change the striker pin height adjustment if necessary.
- Position the anti-twist mechanism - 1 - on the striker pin - 2 -.
- Secure the anti-twist mechanism with the bolt - 3 -.
Adjust the stop buffer:
- Turn the stop buffer adjusting bolt - 1 - with a hex socket wrench - 2 - - arrows - until the closed lid comes into contact.
• The engine compartment lid must lie on the lid side stop with light tension.
• Check if the lid sits without tension and closes by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the engine compartment lid.
- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.
• The illustration shows the stop buffer in sections.
1. Protective cap
2. Adjustment screw
3. Stop buffer