Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

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 centred 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. Refer to Removing and installing rear pneumatic spring - Removing






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. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions.






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. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions on "Information"

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

Subsequent work
1. Engage rear pneumatic spring at the lid. Refer to Removing and installing rear pneumatic spring on "Installing"