Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Tailgate/flap › Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
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Body fittingsTailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY
- Open the tailgate.
1. Check that the tailgate seal is in place around the entire perimeter.
2. If necessary, adjust the buffers.
3. Check that the tailgate buffer is correctly tightened.
4. If necessary, loosen the fixing bolts (4a) then adjust the position of the lock striker (4b) making use of the slotted openings. The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.
5. Tighten the retaining bolts.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailgate lock striker | Bolt | M6 | 0.6 ÷ 1.0 |
- Check that the stiker and the lock are correctly matched and that the alignment is correct with the tailgate closed.
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