Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Adjustments

51 24 004 Adjusting tailgate lock







Prerequisite:
Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit; if necessary, adjust rear lid.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Fully screw in all stop pads
- Remove cover on tail panel







Slacken screws (1) until tailgate lock (3) can still just be moved and centres itself.
Close tailgate, check gap dimensions and checking closing comfort.
Striker (2) must be centrally positioned in tailgate lock (3), repeat process if necessary.

NOTE: When the tailgate is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the rear lid lock. Look out for scratch marks.







Open tailgate.
Adjust tailgate lock (2) vertically so that upper edges of washers are flush with edge of tailgate lock (2).
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 24 1AZ.







For R56 and R58:
Turn stop pad (1) until cast-on rib (2) rests on tailgate.
Check alignment and closing function of tailgate and tailgate lock; readjust stop pad (1) if necessary.
Twist stop pad (1) max. ±1 turn.







R58 only:
Checking adjustment:
- Insert a strip of paper (normal writing paper) between stop pad (3) and limit position on body
- Close the tailgate and make sure that the paper strip remains between stop pad (3) and limit position
- The stop pad (3) is correctly adjusted when the paper strip can be pulled out with slight resistance

Apply setting:
- Screw in stop pad (3) until the paper strip can be easily pulled out
- Unscrew stop pad (3) again until the paper strip cannot be pulled out any more
- Screw in stop pad (3) until the paper strip can be pulled out with slight resistance