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Adjusting







Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Adjustment Gauge (3371)

Procedure






Gap dimensions, refer to => [ Gap Dimensions ] Gap Dimensions.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Adjusting Buffer, Locking Motor and End Plate Overview ] Adjusting Buffer, Locking Motor and End Plate Overview.

Side and length adjustment at the hinge

- Loosen the left and right nuts - 2 - on the hinge - 1 -.

- Adjust the rear lid - 3 - from side to side and from back to rear.

- Tighten the bolts.

Height adjustment at the hinge

- Loosen the left and right nuts - 4 - on the hinge - 1 -.

- Adjust the height of the rear lid - 3 -.

- Tighten the bolts.

Adjusting striker pin height






Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Overview ] Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Overview.

- Remove the rear lid end piece trim piece..

- Loosen the nuts - 1 - and - 3 - just enough so that it is possible to move the - 2 - striker pin.

During the closing test, the lid must fall from the balance position into the lid lock and engage completely.

- Tighten the nuts - 1 - and - 3 -.

Adjusting the adjusting buffer sideways






- Turn the adjusting buffer - 2 - - arrows - until the closed rear lid makes contact.

The rear lid must lie on the lid side stop with light tension.

Check if the rear lid sits without tension and closes by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the rear lid.

- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

Adjusting the center adjusting buffer






- Turn the adjusting buffer - 2 - using a hex socket wrench - 1 - - arrows - until the closed lid makes contact.

The rear lid must lie on the lid side stop with light tension.

Check if the rear lid sits without tension and closes by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the rear lid.

- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.