41 62 014 Adjusting Tailgate

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.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove trim panel of tailgate.







Slacken screws (1) 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.







View of trim panel for storage shelf from luggage compartment:
Press grommet (1) through and pull out toward the bottom with long-nose pliers.

Installation note:
Replace damaged grommet.
Unlike in the series installation, install the grommet from the bottom.







Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until the hinge can be moved.
Adjust height of tailgate.
Tightening torque 41 62 5AZ.
Adjust tailgate catch.
Adjust stop pad.







After setting:
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate colour.