Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary

Operation 7015A10 · Tailgate assembly

Open the tailgate.

1. Check along the whole perimeter that the tailgate seal is inserted fully in its seating.

2. If necessary adjust the buffer blocks.

1. Loosen the striker retaining screws.

2. Use the bolt slots to move the striker into the correct position.

Fit shims if necessary in order to adjust the striker accurately. Permitted adjustment movements are indicated by arrows.

Check that the striker and tailgate lock fit together properly and are aligned when the tailgate is closed.

Tighten the bolts fixing the striker to the recommended torque.