TAILGATE ALIGNMENT



ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN STRIKER AND LATCH


1.Remove the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trims ).

2.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.
3.Tighten the striker mounting screws.
Tightening torque: 21 ± 4 N·m

ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN TAILGATE AND BODY


1.Remove the headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining ).

2.Loosen the tailgate hinge-to-body mounting nuts to adjust the clearance between the tailgate and body.
3.Tighten the tailgate hinge mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 20 ± 2 N·m