Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

WM 559015 Adjusting rear lid

Tools





Technical values





Adjusting rear lid

Adjusting lid in X and Y direction





Main illustration for adjusting rear lid

Information

- 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 functional dimensions of rear lid. -> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions - section on "Information"
2. Loosen fastening screw -1- slightly on both sides of the rear lid -2-.





Adjusting lid in X and Y direction

Adjusting lid in Z direction





Main illustration for adjusting rear lid

1. Loosen fastening screws -1- slightly on both rear lid hinges -2-.





Adjusting lid in Z direction

Adjusting rear lid





Main illustration for adjusting rear lid

1. By moving the rear lid at the hinges, adjust the contours with respect to the side panel, convertible-top compartment lid, rear spoiler and rear apron. -> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions - section on "Information"





Adjusting rear lid

2. Tighten fastening screws for securing lid hinge to rear lid. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.0 ftlb.)
3. Tighten fastening screws for securing hinge to body. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.0 ftlb.)
4. If required, adjust the contours of the rear lid by turning the adjusting elements. -> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions - section on "Information"





Adjusting adjusting element

Additional information on adjusting rear lid

Functional dimensions of rear lid





Main illustration for adjusting rear lid

Information

- 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

Adjustment dimension -Y= 933.4 +1 mm- left side panel -1- over middle of vehicle to right side panel.





Functional dimensions of rear lid

Adjustment dimension -X= 60.5 +/-1 mm- top edge of side panel -1- to bottom edge of rear lid -2-.

Gap dimensions of rear lid





Rear lid to rear spoiler









Rear lid to rear apron









Rear lid to side panel









Rear lid to inner convertible-top compartment lid









Rear lid to outer convertible-top compartment lid









Rear lid to side panel