Rear tailgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting position of tailgate buffers

1. Rotate the rubber mountings positioned at the edges of the tailgate .

An incorrect adjustment of the buffers involves forcing the tailgate or clearance for the closing mechanism, causing damage to the tailgate.

Adjusting horizontal position of tailgate

2. Undo the bolts fixing the trims on the roof lining, then loosen the bolts fixing the hinges and adjust the position of the tailgate.

NOTE The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

If the hinges are removed-refitted, it is necessary to apply a suitable air drying acrylic sealant such as IVI 854.210 or an equivalent product between the hinges and the bodyshell; if only the tailgate is being adjusted, apply the sealant along the perimeter of the hinge with the bodyshell, after having removed the old sealant.

Adjusting position of tailgate lock striker

3. Undo the fixing bolts and using tool 18778077000 remove the fixing buttons, then remove the luggage compartment lining.
4. Loosen the bolts fixing the striker and adjust its position.

NOTE The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.