Adjusting rear lid - Avant: Audi A4 B8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• Unfasten nuts with washers (1) and (3); it must be possible to move striker (2).
• Unfasten nuts with washers; it must be possible to move striker (2) with power latching motor (1).
• Rear lid lock must be engaged in main catch (2nd stop).
• Make sure that rear lid has no play and closes in line with body contour by pressing or pulling on side edges of rear lid beneath rear window.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear cross panel trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
2. Unfasten nuts with washers (1) and (3); it must be possible to move striker (2).
3. Note different versions.
4. Unfasten nuts with washers; it must be possible to move striker (2) with power latching motor (1).
5. To facilitate adjustment, marks are provided in rear cross panel for aligning striker.

6. ⚠ When adjusting the rear lid, the power latching system motor must be in the »rear lid closed« position (bottom end position).The striker must not be fitted in the top end position (1) (marked in white), as otherwise the rear lid could be pulled down too far when it is closed and could become damaged.The motor for the power latching system must not be electrically connected when adjusting the rear lid. — Before adjusting the rear lid, completely screw in the top parts of the adjusting buffers on the rear lid .
7. Hand-tighten nuts (1) and (3).
8. Close rear lid and align with body contour.
9. Rear lid lock must be engaged in main catch (2nd stop).
10. Open rear lid in this position and tighten nuts (1) and (3) to torque .
11. Mark position prior to removal if the same striker is to be re-installed. [Note: The striker with power latching system must only be installed in the »rear lid closed« position, that is in the same position as a new part would be delivered in.If the same striker is re-installed, open the rear lid and lock the rear lid lock or rotary latch using a screwdriver or similar tool.The power latching system moves to the »rear lid closed« position = basic setting.Then unplug the connector from the power latching system. The rear lid lock can be opened again using the handle trim opening mechanism in the rear lid.]
12. Only tighten nuts (1) slightly.
13. Close rear lid and align with body contour.
14. Rear lid lock must be engaged in main catch (2nd stop).
15. Open rear lid in this position and tighten nuts (1) to torque .
16. When installing, tighten bolts (2) at stop (1) on body to 8 Nm . — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
17. Unscrew adjusting buffer (arrow) until stop buffers of closed rear lid make contact with adjusting buffer.
18. Check whether rear lid still closes easily. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary.
19. If rear lid does not close easily, screw in adjusting buffer slightly.
20. Before adjusting rear lid, screw adjuster screw (2) with protective cap (1) completely into adjusting buffer (3).
21. Unscrew adjuster screw (2) until protective cap (1) is slightly compressed on coming into contact with stop buffer on rear lid with rear lid closed.
22. Make sure that rear lid has no play and closes in line with body contour by pressing or pulling on side edges of rear lid beneath rear window.
23. Repeat adjustment if necessary.
24. When fitting stop (2), tighten bolt (1) to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
25. Height adjustment is performed via adjusting buffers on body.

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