Audi A4: Rear Lid, Adjusting

Adjustment Dimensions

Adjustment Dimensions, Sedan

A -  Rear Lid to Top of Side Panel

• Gap dimension = 3.5 mm

B -  Rear Lid to Side Panel

• Gap dimension = 3.5 mm

C -  Rear Lid to Side Panel

• Gap dimension = 3.5 mm

D -  Rear Lid to Rear Lid End

• Gap dimension = 5.0 mm

Adjustment Dimensions, Avant

A -  Rear Lid to Roof

• Gap dimension = 4.0 mm

B -  Rear Lid to Top of Side Panel

• Gap dimension = 4.0 mm

C -  Rear Lid to Side Panel Bottom

• Gap dimension = 3.5 mm

D -  Rear Lid to Side Panel Bottom

• Gap dimension = 3.5 mm

E -  Rear Lid to Rear Lid End

• Gap dimension = 5.0 mm

Side, Length and Height Adjustment at Hinge

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-

Side Adjustment at Hinge, Sedan:

- Loosen the bolts -arrows-.

- Adjust the rear lid at the hinge -1- for the side adjustment.

- Tighten the bolts.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Sedan"

Length Adjustment at Hinge, Sedan:

- Loosen the nuts -arrows-.

- Adjust the rear lid -1- lengthwise.

- Tighten the nuts.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Sedan"

Height Adjustment at Hinge, Sedan:

- Loosen the nut -1-.

- Adjust the height of the rear lid at the hinge -2-.

• Use the markings on the mounting bracket -arrow- to adjust the height.

- Tighten the nut.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Sedan"

Length and Height Adjustment at Hinge, Avant

Height Adjustment at Hinge, Avant:

- Loosen the bolt -1- and the nut -3-.

- Adjust the height of the rear lid at the hinge -2-.

- Tighten the bolt and nut.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Avant"

Length Adjustment at Hinge, Avant:

- Loosen bolts -1 and 2-.

- Adjust the rear lid -3- lengthwise.

- Tighten the bolts.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid, Avant"

Height Adjustment at Striker

• Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".

Procedure

- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.

- Before adjusting, install the lid-side adjusting buffer entirely. Refer to → Chapter "Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer".

- Loosen the nuts -1 and 3-. The striker -2- must be movable.

- Close the lid and check the closing position.

- If necessary, adjust the closing position using the upper adjusting buffer.

- The rear lid latch must be engaged in the main detent (second catch) at the same time.

- Open the lid and tighten the nuts.

- Adjust the adjusting buffer. Refer to → Chapter "Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer".

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid"

Height, Adjusting using Adjusting Buffer

• Adjustment dimensions. Refer to → Chapter "Adjustment Dimensions".

Procedure

- Install the adjusting screw -2- with the protective cap -1- all the way into the adjusting buffer -3- before adjusting the lid.

- Remove the adjusting screw -2- just enough until the protective cap -1- makes contact with the stop/buffer with light pretension when the rear lid is closed.

- Check if the lid is without play and in flush position by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the rear lid.

- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

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