Doors, Hood and Trunk: Testing and Inspection

WM 0X01IN Checking lids and doors

Information

Checking lid lock at front and rear

- Check that the lid locks engage when the lids (front and rear) are closed by engaging the upper parts of the lock and that they disengage again when the lid releases are activated.
- Clean and grease the lock if it is difficult to move or corroded.

Function test on rear-lid closing aid

- Check that the closing aid automatically pulls the rear lid into the lock when you close the rear lid.

Function test on automatic rear lid

Information

Detailed information on the opening and closing process can be found in the Driver's Manual. => Owner's Manual

- Check that the rear lid can be opened using the remote control and the release options in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear lid with the remote control.
2. Close the rear lid by pressing the button on the rear lid.
3. Open the rear lid by actuating the switch on the driver's door.
4. Open the rear lid by actuating the release handle on the outside of the rear lid.

Checking safety hook for front lid

- Check that the front lid is held down by the safety hook (locking hook) after the lid lock is opened.
- Check whether the return spring on the upper part of the lock pulls back the safety hook as far as the stop.

Door lock function test

- Check that the door locks engage in two stages when the doors are closed and that they disengage again when the door handles are operated (inside and outside).
- Clean and grease the lock if it is difficult to move or corroded.

Function test on tank cap lock

- Lock vehicle.
- Check tank cap is locked by the tank cap lock in the closed position.

Maintenance work

Greasing door arrester

1. Lubricate door arrester
1.1. Open doors completely.
1.2. Evenly apply a thin coating of grease - see Parts Catalogue 8/04/05 - to the door arrester from the top downwards.





Lubricating door arrester