Tailgate - adjust centring and profile - includes hinge and compartment seal adaptation
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Tailgate/ › Tailgate - adjust centring and profile - includes hinge and compartment seal adaptation
Tailgate - adjust centring and profile - includes hinge and compartment seal adaptation
Visually inspect to make sure the gap between the tailgate and the outer profile is even.
1. Loosen the fixing bolts (1a) for the tailgate lock striker (1b).
2. Loosen the bolts (2a) and (2b) fixing the tailgate hinges (2c).
The arrows indicate the permissible movements for the adjustment.
3. Adjust buffer blocks if necessary.
Adjust the position of the tailgate, checking the alignment with the outer profile.
Following adjustment, tighten the lock striker and tailgate hinge screws to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | TAIL-GATE LOCK STRIKER | M6 | 0.78 |
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | TAILGATE HINGES | M6 | (Tailgate) 0.75 |
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | TAILGATE HINGES | M8 | (Bodyshell) 2.5 |
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