Note. Centering bolts are used to fasten the hinges and the hood lock. The hood and hood latch cannot be adjusted with the center bolts installed. When adjusting, the centering bolts should be replaced with standard bolts (with washers).
Check the back door.
Pic. 8.41. Tailgate Adjustment Test Diagram
Make sure the clearances marked A to F do not exceed the rated values (pic. 8.41).
Rated values
Adjust the tailgate.
Pic. 8.42. Door hinge bolts
Loosen the bolts securing the hinge to the door and adjust the position of the door (pic. 8.42).
After adjustment, tighten the bolts securing the hinges to the door.
Tightening torque: 19.5 Nm.
Pic. 8.43. latch adjustment
Adjust the position of the latch of the lock by loosening the screws securing the latch and hitting it with a plastic mallet (pic. 8.43).
After adjustment, tighten the latch fixing screws.
Tightening torque: 11.5 Nm.