Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

559015 Adjusting Rear Lid









Adjusting rear lid in X and Z direction






NOTE:
- Set gap dimensions on cover and accessories in accordance with the gap specifications.
- Given a clearance in the opening that is too large or too small, the movable body or the accessories must be centered accordingly.
- Ensure that the gaps do not run in a wedge-shaped fashion or do not narrow at local points.
- The given values are guidelines which should be observed as far as possible.
- The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work.
- Use star gauges to measure the gap dimensions. Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1

1. Check gap dimensions of rear lid. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions
2. Undo fastening screw -1- on both sides of the rear lid -2-.






Adjusting rear lid in Y direction
1. Disengage rear pneumatic spring at lid end.






2. Loosen fastening screws -3- slightly on the two rear lid hinges -4-.

Adjusting rear lid
1. By moving the rear lid -2- at the hinges -4-, adjust the contours with respect to the side panel, tail lights, rear centre panel (hood compartment lid) and rear apron.






2. Tighten fastening screws -1-. - 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

3. Tighten fastening screws -3-. - 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

NOTE:
- The side adjusting elements of the rear lid must be adjusted so that there is a slight preload when the rear lid is closed completely.
- The preload must be equal on the left and right.

4. Screw out adjusting element until there is contact with the cross member/side panel.
5. Screw out adjusting elements by max. half a turn and check gap dimensions of rear lid.

The setting can be changed by screwing in the adjusting elements.

Subsequent work
1. Engage rear pneumatic spring at the lid.