Liftgate Adjustment

LIFTGATE ALIGNMENT

ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN STRIKER AND LATCH





1. Replace the striker mounting screws with temporary bolts, and use the remover bar (Special tool: MB990939) and a hammer to tap the temporary bolt to the desired direction.
2. Tighten the striker mounting screws.
Tightening torque: 20± 5Nm (15± 3 ft-lb)


ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN LIFTGATE AND BODY

1. Remove the headlining Service and Repair).





2. Loosen the liftgate hinge-to-vehicle body mounting nuts to adjust the liftgate.
3. Tighten the body side mounting nuts of liftgate hinge.
Tightening torque: 12± 1Nm (106± 8 in-lb)
4. Install the headlining Service and Repair).