Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
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Check for proper trunk lid alignment.
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Upper edge to roof gap should be uniform.
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Lid should be 1 mm - 2 mm lower than roof.
Lid adjusted too low will result in too much seal compression in area shown by arrows, which increases closing effort.
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Inspect left and right edges of lid to C-pillar to ensure they are uniform from top to bottom.
Adjustment: