Tailgate difficult to close
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Doors › Tailgate difficult to close
Fault diagnosisTailgate difficult to close
TAILGATE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE
| 1 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry out various tailgate closure/opening manoeuvres and ensure tailgate movements are uniform and centred | Move on to Step 1 | Closure is difficult (the tailgate must be slammed closed) | Adjust the striker | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE CLOSED | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| With the tailgate closed, carry out a visual check of the fit. Check it is uniform and aligned with the roof and also the tail-lights | Move on to Step 2 | When closed, the tailgate is shifted to the left | Loosen the striker, check the cause of the shift and adjust the striker | |
| 3 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE OPEN | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Carry out various catch closure/opening manoeuvres by hand | Move on to Step 7 | An occasional malfunction is detected in the catch | Replace tailgate lock Op. 7015B10 SINGLE TAILGATE LOCK - R+R OR REPAIR WITH PANEL/PROTECTION REMOVED |
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