Adjusting tailgate/boot lid — VW

🧭 Before you start

• Special tools named: 3371

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• When new, the buffer comes adjusted to (a) 12.5 mm distance.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn adjustment buffer with a screwdriver (AT 24) for 90° and remove buffer (1).
2. Take rubber buffer (1) off adjustment buffer and unscrew clamping screw (3 mm hexagon key) until the notched slide can be pulled out.
3. Pull notched slide out of body and adjust it to dimension (a) = approx. 14 mm. [Note: When new, the buffer comes adjusted to (a) 12.5 mm distance.]
4. Install adjustment buffer, turning it 90°.
5. Unscrew cap (1) from pop rivet (2) left and right (above tail lights).

6. Close tailgate to first catch position using light pressure at the centre.
7. Adjust gap between tailgate and side panel to 4.5 mm using special tool 3371.
8. Open tailgate again.
9. The tailgate is now adjusted with a pretension of approx. 3 mm.
10. Screw plugs in pop rivet (left and right).
11. Screw in clamping screw (1) to dimension (a) = 25 mm.
12. Check adjustment.

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