Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Rear Lid

Rear Lid, Adjusting, Convertible

• Rear lid is properly adjusted when there is an overall even gap dimension when closed, it is not too far inward or outward and contours align.

• Vehicle must stand on its wheels in order to be able to perform the adjustment.

- After installation or adjustment work, corrosion protection measure must be performed on hinge and bolts.

- Height, longitudinal and transverse planes are adjusted using bolts - 2 - and - 4 - in elongated holes in hinge.





Rear Lid Hinge Stop, Adjusting

- Install rear lid hinge in vehicle without lid.

• With hinge closed - 5 -, adjustment bolt - 1 - must make contact at top without pressure.





- Loosen adjustment bolt - 1 - 1.5 to 3 mm (this adjusts hinge pre-tension).