Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

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.