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Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments







Striker Pin, Adjusting

Loosen the bolts - 1 - and move the striker pin - 2 - inside the oversized holes - arrows a - and - arrows b -.






Adjust the striker pin - 2 - so that the rear lid lock recess with the rotary latch engages with the center of the striker pin - 2 -.

Perform the following:

- Remove the cover for the striker inside the lock carrier cover.

- Loosen the bolts - 1 -.

- Move the rear lid catch - 2 - into the upper position and tighten the bolts - 1 -.

- Lock the rear lid and check the adjustment.

Tightening specification - 1 -: 18 Nm