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
TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY
1. Loosen the bolts (1a) fixing the tailgate striker (1b).
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.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailgate lock striker | Bolt | M8 | 2.4 | all versions |
- 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.
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