Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Tailgate/ › Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
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Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
Open the tailgate.
1. Check along the whole perimeter that the tailgate seal is inserted fully in its seating.
2. If necessary, adjust the buffer blocks.
3. If necessary, remove the covers (3a) and undo the screws (3b) then adjust the position of the striker, making use of the slotted holes. Permitted adjustment movements are indicated by arrows.
4. Tighten the bolts.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bolt | TAIL-GATE LOCK STRIKER | M6 | 0.75 |
Check that the striker and catch fit together properly and are aligned when the tailgate is closed.
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