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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)17 · Body fittings
17 · Body & interior

Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
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

- Open the tailgate.

- Check that the tailgate seal is in place around the entire perimeter.

Adjustment

1. If necessary, adjust the buffers.

TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY

- If necessary, adjust the striker position as described below.

1. Loosen the bolts that are accessible through the gaps in the luggage compartment moulding. Adjust the position of the striker throught the slotted holes.

The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY

- Check that the striker is matched perfectly with the lock and that they are aligned with the tailgate closed.

- When the adjustment has been completed, tighten the bolts fixing the tailgate lock striker to torque.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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