[ Model - ECLIPSE CROSS / Year - 2018 ]
TAILGATE ALIGNMENT
2018 / ECLIPSE CROSS / EC - Workshop Manual
42 -BODY > 42A-BODY > TAILGATE > ON-VEHICLE SERVICE > TAILGATE ADJUSTMENT
cautionWhen you have adjusted the striker so that it is engaged with the latch properly and adjusted the tailgate height, you should check the camera image on the multi around monitor "Bird-eye view." If necessary, calibrate the monitor. <Vehicles with multi around monitor>
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN STRIKER AND LATCH
1. Remove the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trims ).
 
2. Replace the striker mounting screws with temporary bolts, and use the remover bar (special tool: MB990939) and a hammer to tap the temporary bolt to the desired direction.
3. Tighten the striker mounting screws.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 3 N·m
4. Install the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trims ).
 
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN TAILGATE AND BODY
 
1. Loosen the tailgate hinge mounting bolts to adjust the clearance between the tailgate and body.
2. Tighten the tailgate hinge mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N·m