199000254 - 7015A14 TAILGATE - ADJUST CENTRING AND PROFILE - INCLUDES HINGE AND COMPARTMENT SEAL ADAPTATION

- Raise the tailgate.1. If necessary, adjust the buffers.2. Check that the tailgate buffer is correctly tightened.- If necessary, adjust the lock striker position as described below.3. Loosen the bolts fixing the lock striker.4. Adjust the position of the striker using the slotted holes.
The arrows indicate the possible movements.
5. Tighten the retaining bolts.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Tailgate lock strikerBoltM60.6 ÷ 1.0
If the adjustments indicated in the previous points are insufficient, adjust the position of the tailgate hinges as described below.1. Loosen the bolts fixing the tailgate and adjust the position of the actual tailgate using the slotted openings for the hinges.
The arrows indicate the possible movements.
2. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Hinges to tailgateBoltM60.6 ÷ 1.0
- If necessary, adjust the position of the lock striker.
- If this adjustment is also not sufficient, adjust the position of the tailgate hinges as described below.- Remove the rear parcel shelf and lower the rear seat backrests.1. Working on both sides of the vehicle, undo the bolts (1a) and move the rear pillar trims (1b) aside releasing them from the retainers (1c).
1. Release the tailgate seal in the area involved.2. Release the retaining buttons using the special tool.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1823015000KnifeRetainer removal
3. Gently lower the roof lining (3a) and loosen the bolts (3b) for the hinges (3c). Adjust the position of the tailgate.
The arrows indicate the possible movements.
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Tailgate hinges to bodyBoltM82.7 ÷ 3.3
- If necessary, renew the sealant between the bodyshell and the hinges.- If necessary, adjust the position of the lock striker.
- Reposition the roof lining, securing it using the special retaining buttons and the rear pillar trims, securing them using the bolts.- Reposition the tailgate seal and lift up the rear seat backrests.