Audi A3 Quiz
Body

Tailgate Adjustment

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION

Before adjusting the tailgate, install the gas strut. Refer to the subsection Tailgate Removal and Installation.

PROCEDURE

1. Loosely secure striker –1– with nuts –2–.

2. Loosely secure adjusting stop –1– with bolt –2– at the bottom of the lock trim.

3. Unscrew clamping screw –2– and pull out adjusting stop –3– slightly. 1 – rivet.

4. Close tailgate –4– and align it by moving it longitudinally and laterally so that there is an even gap relative to the adjacent body panels. The tailgate lock must engage the striker in the second position. The gap value is specified in Specifications.

5. When performing this operation, the adjusting stops must be moved into the correct position.

6. Open the tailgate and lightly tighten clamping screw –2– to 2 N·m. To achieve the specified torque, use a torque screwdriver.

7. Close the tailgate.

8. From the inside, adjust stops –1– using a feeler gauge so that their distance from the lock trim is 1 mm.

CAUTION

With the tailgate closed, the adjusting stops –1– must not contact the lock trim.

9. Tighten bolt –2– to 8 N·m.

10. Check the gap. Refer to Specifications.

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