Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Adjusting the tailgate

Hint: The tailgate can be adjusted in three ways.

Tailgate lock mechanism




Remove the screws for the lock.
Adjust the lock. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 10 Nm.

The hinge mount on the tailgate
The height of the tailgate can be adjusted using the hinge.
Slacken off the screws slightly.
Adjust the tailgate.
Tighten the screw. Tighten to 21 Nm.
Adjust the gas strut so that the tailgate closes without resistance and so that the gas strut is correctly positioned.

The hinge mount on the rear fender
Slacken off the screws slightly.
Adjust the tailgate.
Tighten the tailgate. Tighten to 10 Nm.