Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate







Attention:
Do not damage adjoining body components.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.







Read contents of Body, General.
For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FR number 41 62 014).
Observe gap dimensions.
The tailgate must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.

Version with automatic tailgate activation:
Shut down automatic tailgate activation.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spindle drive: only move tailgate slowly by hand. If necessary, remove spindle drive.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove trim panel of tailgate.







Slacken nuts (1) and (2) until such stage that the tailgate can still be moved.
Adjust tailgate laterally and longitudinally.
Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ.
When the tailgate is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the tailgate lock. If necessary, remove striker.







Adjusting height of tailgate in relation to side panel:
- Remove tension spring
- Remove sealing cap from opening (1).

WARNING:
- Danger of injury.
- Secure tailgate against dropping down.







NOTE:
- Parcel shelf is shown removed for purposes of clarity.
- Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until hinge can be moved.
- Adjust height of tailgate.
- Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ.
- Adjust tailgate catch.
- Adjust stop pad.







After setting:
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate colour.
- If reversing camera optional equipment installed:
Calibrate reversing camera.