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Adjusting Tailgate

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (FRU number 41 62 014).

The BODY DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjusting procedure.

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Slacken screws (1) and (2) on tailgate hinge to tailgate until the tailgate can still just be moved.

Adjust tailgate.

Re-tighten all screws.

Tightening torque 41 62 TAILGATE .

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Adjusting height of tailgate in relation to side panel:

Slacken screws (1) on tailgate hinge to side panel until the tailgate can still just be moved.

Adjust tailgate.

Re-tighten all screws.

Tightening torque 41 62 TAILGATE .

Adjust TAILGATE LOCK .

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