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WM 559015 Adjusting rear lid

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Technical values






Adjusting rear lid

Adjusting rear lid in X and Z direction





Overview, 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 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. => 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions
2. Undo fastening screw -1- on both sides of the rear lid -2-.





Adjusting rear lid in X and Z direction

Adjusting rear lid in Y direction

1. Disengage rear pneumatic spring at lid end. => 5593 Removing and installing rear pneumatic spring - Removing





Adjusting lid in Y direction

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. => 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions





Adjusting rear lid

2. Tighten fastening screws -1-. => : 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
3. Tighten fastening screws -3-. => : 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Information

- 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. => 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions - section on "Information"
The setting can be changed by screwing in the adjusting elements.

Subsequent work

1. Engage rear pneumatic spring at the lid. => 559319 Removing and installing rear pneumatic spring - section on "Installing"