Adjust liftgate

AR72.20-P-0002RG

Adjust liftgate

03.08.2018

Model

190.3

1

Liftgate

2

Screw

3

Lock striker

6

Liftgate door trim

1

Liftgate

4

Bolts

5

Hinge

Shown on model 190.3 except code M030 (GT R version)

AB

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

V

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper

T

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

X

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS

AH80.61-P-0001-01A

Preparatory tasks

1

Check whether liftgate (1) can be closed easily and the gap dimensions are within the tolerance range

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper

*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA

 Feeler gauge

*129589032100

2

Remove liftgate door trim (6)

AR72.20-P-6445RG

3

Remove pneumatic springs of tailgate (1)

AR72.20-P-2832RG

4

Unscrew bolts (2) from lock striker (3) and remove

Adjustment of dimensions AB, V, T

5

Release screws (4) at hinges (5) so that tailgate (1) can be moved by hand

6

Align liftgate (1) and tighten bolts (4)

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper

*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA

 Bolt, hinge to body-in-white

*BA72.20-P-1001-02O

 Feeler gauge

*129589032100

Adjustment of dimensions AB, T

7

Install lock striker (3) and slightly tighten screws (2) so that lock striker (3) can be moved by hand

8

Adjust transition between tailgate (1) and edges of tail lamp covers and to C-pillars by moving lock striker (3)

 The transition must be flush.

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA

 Feeler gauge

*129589032100

9

Tighten bolts (2) for striker eye (3)

 Screw, lock striker to liftgate/body-in-white

*BA72.20-P-1003-02O

Adjusting the rear spoiler

10

Check gap dimensions from rear spoiler to body and to tailgate (1)

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

If the gap dimensions lie outside the tolerance range.



Adjust rear spoiler.

AR88.30-P-0510RG

 Do not yet install tailgate trim.



Check

11

Check whether liftgate (1) can be closed easily and the gap dimensions are within the tolerance range

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper

*BE60.00-P-1022-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler

*BE60.00-P-1024-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

*BE60.00-P-1028-01EA

 Feeler gauge

*129589032100

If the tolerances are exceeded.



Repeat adjustment procedure from operation step 7.

Concluding tasks

12

Remove liftgate door trim (6)

AR72.20-P-6445RG

13

Install pneumatic springs of tailgate (1)

AR72.20-P-2832RG

14

Repair paint on bolts (4) and on hinges (5)

Gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 190.3

BE60.00-P-1020-01EA

Gap dimension, side wall paneling to tailgate/trunk lid/rear spoiler

Dimension "T"

mm

3,5 (0,5)

See

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 190.3

BE60.00-P-1022-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to bumper

Dimension "V"

mm

4,5 (1)

See

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 190.3

BE60.00-P-1024-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear spoiler

Dimension "X"

mm

2,5 (0,5)

See

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

Gap dimensions

Number

Designation

Model 190.3

BE60.00-P-1028-01EA

Gap dimension, tailgate/trunk lid to rear lamp

Dimension "AB"

mm

4 (0,5)

See

AR60.00-P-0700-01RG

 Liftgate

Number

Designation

Model 190.3
except code M030 (GT R version)

Model 190.3
with code M030 (GT R version)

BA72.20-P-1001-02O

Bolt, hinge to body-in-white

Nm

34

34

 Liftgate

Number

Designation

Model 190.3
except code M030 (GT R version)

Model 190.3
with code M030 (GT R version)

BA72.20-P-1003-02O

Screw, lock striker to liftgate/body-in-white

Nm

9

9