Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Tailgate/flap › Tailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
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Body fittingsTailgate - adjust striker and adapt seal if necessary
TAILGATE - ADJUST STRIKER AND ADAPT SEAL IF NECESSARY
Open the tailgate.
1. Check along the whole perimeter that the tailgate seal is inserted fully in its seating.
2. If necessary, adjust the buffer blocks.
3. If necessary, loosen the fixing bolts then adjust the position of the lock striker making use of the slotted openings. Permitted adjustment movements are indicated by arrows.
4. Tighten the fixing bolts.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bolt | TAIL-GATE LOCK STRIKER | M6 | 0.8 |
Check that the striker and catch fit together properly and are aligned when the tailgate is closed.
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