Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Rear Lid, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjustment Gauge (3371)

Gap Dimensions






The gap dimensions can be checked with the Adjustment Gauge (3371).

• Dimension - A - = 3.5 mm

• Dimension - B - = 5.5 mm

• Dimension - C - = 2.2 mm

• Dimension - D - = 2.2 mm

• Dimension - E - = 3.5 mm

• Dimension - F - = 5.0 mm

Adjusting The Rear Adjusting Buffer

- Close the rear lid.

• If the lid is adjusted correctly, the stop buffers - 2 - must lightly contact the body when the lid is closed.

- The stop buffers can be loosened or tightened as needed to be flush.






- The buffers - 3 - must engage audibly when pressing them in and the hood trim - 1 - must be installed.

- Check the gap dimensions.

- Turn the adjusting buffer just enough so that the stop buffers on the closed rear lid touch the luggage compartment trim panel.

- Check whether rear lid still closes easily, repeat adjustment at adjusting buffer if necessary.

- If rear lid is difficult to close, tighten the adjusting buffer slightly.