Tailgate lock striker
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Bonnet/Boot › Tailgate lock striker
146 bodyworkTailgate lock striker
NOTE: if adjustment of the position of the tailgate hinges is not sufficient to obtain the effect required, adjust the position of the lock striker as described in the specific paragraph.
TAILGATE LOCK STRIKER
REMOVAL/REFITTING
- Working from the luggage compartment, slacken and remove the two screws fastening the protective trim.
- Remove the protective trim, pulling it upwards.
- If necessary, remove the two protective trim stay clamps.
ADJUSTMENT
- Slacken the screws fastening the tailgate to the hinges and adjust longitudinally.
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