Rear Lid, Adjusting

Rear Lid, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjusting gauge (3371)

Adjusting





• Gap dimensions, refer to => [ Rear Lid Gap Dimensions ] .

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Assembly Overview ] Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Assembly Overview.

Side and length adjustment at the hinge:

- Loosen the left and right nuts - 3 - on the hinge - 2 -.

- Adjust the rear lid - 4 - side and length position.

- Tighten the nuts.

Height adjustment at the hinge:

- Loosen the left and right screws - 1 - and - 5 - on the hinge - 2 -.

- Adjust the rear lid - 4 - height.

- Tighten the bolts - 1 - and - 5 -.

Adjusting striker pin height:





• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Assembly Overview ] Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Assembly Overview.

- Remove rear cross panel trim, refer to.

- Loosen the nuts - 1 - and - 3 - just enough so that it is possible to move the - 2 - striker pin.

• During the closing test, the lid must fall from the balance position into the lid lock and engage completely.

- Tighten the nuts - 1 - and - 3 -.

Adjusting the adjusting buffer:





- Turn the adjusting buffer - 2 - using a hex socket wrench - 1 - - arrows - until the closed lid makes contact.

• The rear lid must lie on the lid side stop with light tension.

• Check if the rear lid sits without tension and closes by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the rear lid.

- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.