Hood Stop, Adjusting

NOTE: The trunk lid is adjusted correctly when the mating lines are even and flush all-round when closed.

Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when performing adjustments.

Mating lines

- After completing installation or adjustments, apply corrosion protection to hinges and bolts.

Adjusting trunk lid hinge
- Install hinge without trunk lid.






- With locked hinge, set screw -1- must contact stop -2- without pressure.

- Hinge pre-tension, turn setscrew -1- 1.5-3 mm (0.05-0.15 in.) both sides.

Rear lid, adjusting
- Install rubber grommet on hood, both sides.





- Install adjustable mount -1- in channel loosely, to aid adjustment.
- Slide mount -1- in top position -arrow-.
- Close trunk lid completely and open again.





- Slide mount -1- up in channel on both sides by dimension -a- = 1...2 mm (0.039-0.078 in.). Tightening torque: 10 Nm (89 in. lb)

- Lid must close without much force and in locked position not have any up or down movement. When unlocking, the lid will pop up slightly due to protension.