- If the door lock is difficult to install on the latch, unscrew the screws securing the latch and, moving it in the horizontal and vertical planes, achieve normal closing of the door (pic. 17.53).
Pic. 17.53. Arrangement of bolts of fastening of a latch of the lock of a door of a luggage compartment
- If there is uneven clearance around the perimeter of the tailgate, loosen the hinge bolts and move the door to adjust its position (pic. 17.54).
Pic. 17.54. Location of tailgate hinge bolts
- Check that the damper is correctly positioned with the tailgate closed. If damper position is not correct, move it forward or backward (pic. 17.55).
Pic. 17.55. Directions of movement of the upper tailgate damper
Checking the free play of the tailgate handle
- Check that the free play of the tailgate handle is between 1.1-5.1mm (pic. 17.56).
Pic. 17.56. Free play check (IN) tailgate handles
If the free play is not within acceptable limits, open the door handle holder and adjust the contact condition between the rod and the door handle.