Adjust Tailgate Hinge
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NOTE:
Perform the operations on the left and right side.
- Loosen nuts (1) until the tailgate hinge (2) can be moved.
- Move tailgate hinge (2) horizontally, till the Tailgate has the specified gap dimension for the side panel.
- Tighten nuts (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Tailgate hinge to body | |
| Nut M8 | Tightening torque 19 Nm |
NOTE:
Perform the operations on the left and right side.
- Loosen nut (1) until the tailgate hinge (2) can be moved.
- Move the hinge arm vertically until the tailgate has the specified gap dimension to the side panel.
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Hinge to hinge support | |
| Nut | Tightening torque 19 Nm |
Check
Result
» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications.
Measure
- Adjust tailgate hinge.
Follow-up Work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT SPINDLE DRIVE PARTIALLY .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALL THE LEFT TENSION SPRING FOR THE TAILGATE
- Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL AT LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALL THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE STORAGE SHELF .
- Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BACKREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Refer to INSTALL THE BACKREST SIDE SECTION ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALL BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .