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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)17 · Body fittings
17 · Body & interior

Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Tailgate/flap › Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
Body fittingsTailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary

TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY

Operation 7015A10 · TAILGATE ASSEMBLY

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

1. Loosen the bolts (1a) fixing the tailgate striker (1b).

TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY

1. Move the striker into the correct position, using the slotted openings in the actual striker.

2. The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

3. When the adjustment has been completed, tighten the bolts fixing the striker to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Tailgate lock strikerBoltM82.4all versions
TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY

- Check that the striker is perfectly matched with the tailgate lock.

- If necessary, proceed with adjusting the striker again carrying out the operations described above from the beginning.

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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