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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)18 · Body fittings
18 · Body & interior

Boot lid - square

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Compartment covers › Boot lid - square
Body fittingsBoot lid - square

BOOT LID - SQUARE

Operation 7025B10 · BOOT LID

- Open the boot lid.

1. Check that the boot lid seal is in place around the entire perimeter.

2. If necessary, adjust the buffers.

3. If necessary, adjust the striker position as described below.

4. Loosen the bolts fixing the lock striker.

5. Adjust the position of the lock striker using the slotted holes. The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

6. Tighten the striker fixing bolts.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
BOOT LID LOCKBoltM6x160.7 ÷ 1.1
BOOT LID - SQUARE

- If the adjustments indicated in the previous points are insufficient, adjust the position of the boot hinges as described below.

- Remove both lift devices.

Op. 7025B26 L/H OR R/H BOOT LID LIFT DEVICE (ONE) - R+R

1. Support the boot lid.

2. Working from both sides of the vehicle, loosen the boot lid bolts and adjust the boot lid position using the slotted holes in the hinges.

The arrows indicate the possible movements.

3. After adjustment, tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
BOOT LID LOCKBoltM6x160.7 ÷ 1.1

- If necessary, adjust the lock striker position as described below.

- If the adjustment of the fastening between boot lid and hinges is insufficient, proceed as follows.

4. Working from both sides of the vehicle, loosen the bolts attaching the boot lid hinges to the body and adjust the hinge position using the slotted holes.

The arrows indicate the possible movements.

5. After adjustment, tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
BOOT LID HINGESBoltM6x16.50.7 ÷ 1.1

- If necessary, adjust the lock striker position as described below.

BOOT LID - SQUARE

- Refit the lift devices.

Op. 7025B26 L/H OR R/H BOOT LID LIFT DEVICE (ONE) - R+R

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