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Tailgate 5D, adjustment

Tailgate 5D, adjustment

Adjusting the tailgate forwards, backwards and sideways



1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the hinge seals from the tailgate.

3. Unscrew the tailgate from the hinges.


4. Adjust up (backwards) or down (forwards).

5. Adjust sideways.


6. Tighten the screws.

7. Fit the hinge seals.


Adjusting the tailgate up and down.



1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove the side supports.

3. Pull off the sealing strip far enough to access the covers.

4. Certain cars : Remove the side covers.

5. Certain cars : Remove the upper cover.

6. Remove the D-pillar trim, roof cover, cargo net holders, clips and covers between the C and D-pillars.


7. Pull down the headlining slightly. Do not crease it.

8. Undo the three screws on each hinge (one screw is on the inside).

Tightening torque, screw, inside 20 Nm (14 lbf ft)


9. Adjust the tailgate by raising or lowering it.

10. Tighten the tailgate.

11. Hold up the headlining and fit the roof cover, D-pillar trim and covers between the C and D-pillars and the cargo net holders.

12. Fit the cover in the tailgate aperture.