Adjusting Rear Lid Lock

51 24 004 Adjusting Rear Lid lock

NOTE: Rear lid must be correctly adjusted before adjustment of rear lid lock.

If necessary, adjust trunk lid.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Screw in rear lid bump stops completely
- Remove trim on tail panel







Adjusting rear lid lock:
Slacken screws (1) on rear lid lock (3) until lock is just able to be move and centres itself.
Close rear lid and keep release button pressed so that rear lid lock snaps closed.
Striker (2) must be centrally positioned in rear lid lock (3).







Open rear lid.
Adjust rear lid lock (2) vertically so that upper edges of shims are flush with edge of rear lid lock (2).
Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque

1AZ Lock to body 9 Nm.
Type: R50 / R53 / R56







Turn stop buffer (1) until cast-on rib (2) rests on rear lid.
Check alignment and closing function of rear lid and rear lid lock; readjust stop buffer (1) if necessary.
Turn stop buffer (1) max. ±1 turn.