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Rear Lid Adjusting

Vehicle must be on ground to adjust rear lid.

The rear lid latch - 2 - is attached directly to the rear lid - 1 -. There are no oblong holes in the rear lid, therefore it is not possible to adjust the latch.

The left and right buffers - 4 - are not for adjusting. They stabilize the hood - 1 -.

The 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.

Rear lid must engage in striker pin - 5 - without great force.






To adjust or check the gap dimensions, use (3371).

- Loosen the bolts - 3 - and adjust the rear lid - 1 - in the oversized holes in the hinge - arrows a and b -.

Tightening specification for screw - 3 -: 10 Nm.

- Adjust left and right adjusting buffers - 4 -, refer to => [ Rear Lid Adjustment Buffer, Adjusting ] Rear Lid Adjustment Buffer, Adjusting.

- Adjust the rear lid - 1 - on the striker pin - 5 -. Refer to=> [ Rear Lid Striker Pin, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

After adjusting, apply a corrosion protectant to the hinge and bolts.

The rear lid latch - 2 - cannot be adjusted.