Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

41 62 014 - Adjusting rear lid





Read contents of Body, General Service Precautions.
The E61 gap dimensions serve as the basis for adjustment work.
Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove upper rear window frame trim





Slacken nuts (1) on rear lid hinge to rear lid so that rear lid can still be moved.
Adjust rear lid.
Tighten nuts.
Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ [1][2]41 62 Rear Lid.





Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:
Slacken nuts (1) until such stage that the rear lid can still be moved.
Adjust rear lid.
Tighten bolts.
Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ [1][2]41 62 Rear Lid.





Remove buffer stops Adjustments(1) on left and right.
Adjust rear lid lock Adjusting Rear Lid Lock.