Audi Q5: Rear Lid, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-

Gap Dimensions

• All rear lid measurements are given in mm with a +- 0.5 mm tolerance.

• Dimension -A- = 4.5 mm
• Dimension -B- = 4.5 mm
• Dimension -C- = 5.0 mm
• Dimension -D- = 4.5 mm
• Dimension -E- = 2.2 mm all around
• Make sure the gap is parallel to the body.

  Note

The gas-filled struts must be installed before adjusting a new rear lid.

Adjusting with Striker Pin

  Note

Before adjusting, install adjusting buffer on rear lid side completely. Refer to → Fig. "Adjusting Screw for Adjusting Buffer".

Vehicle with Solid Striker Pin

- Remove the rear lid end piece trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing and Installing

- Loosen combination nuts -1-, the striker pin -2- must be able to move.

- Note different versions.

Rear Lid Unlock Motor - V139-

- Loosen combination screws, striker pin -2- with motor for closing aid -1- must be adjustable.

- For easier installation, there are markings on rear cross panel you can use to adjust the striker pin.

Upper and Lower End Position on the Rear Lid Unlock Motor - V139-.

  Caution

• To adjust rear lid, closing aid motor must be in "lid closed " position (lower end position).
• Striker pin cannot be installed in position not visible in drawing (upper end position) -1- because rear lid can contact block when closing and be damaged.
• Do not use the closing assist motor to adjust rear lid.

- Turn the upper section of the rear lid side of the adjusting buffer completely before adjusting the rear lid. Refer to → Fig. "Adjusting Screw for Adjusting Buffer".

- Tighten the nuts -1- hand-tight.

- Close rear lid and align with body contour.

- The rear lid lock must be engaged in the main detent (2nd lug) during this.

- Open the rear lid in this position and tighten the nuts -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 13-.

Rear Lid Unlock Motor - V139-

- If the same striker pin is reinstalled, mark this location before removing.

  Note

• Striker pin with closing aid can only be installed in "lid closed " position, same as delivery condition for a new part.
• If the same rear lid catch is going to be installed again, open the rear lid and lock the rear lid latch or the rotary latch with a screwdriver.
• Closing aid runs in "lid closed " position = basic position.
• Now remove connector from closing aid and rear lid lock can be opened again by activating grip piece in rear lid.

- Tighten the nuts -1- just loosely.

- Close the rear lid and align it with the body contour.

- The rear lid lock must be engaged in the main detent (2nd lug) during this.

- In this position, open the rear lid and tighten the nuts -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 13-.

- Tighten the screws -2- for the stop on the body -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 11-.

- Turn the adjusting buffer -arrow- just enough until the closed rear lid with stop buffer on rear lid side makes contact with the stop.

- See if rear lid still closes easily, continue adjusting the the adjusting buffer if necessary.

- If rear lid is difficult to close, tighten the adjusting buffer slightly.

Adjustment Buffer Installation Position

1 - Rear Lid

• When adjusted correctly, adjusting buffer -3- must contact stop buffer -2- with light pretension when rear lid is closed.

2 - Stop, Rear Lid Side

• Installation, refer to → Fig. "Upper Stop, Lid Side"
• Tighten screws to 8 Nm when installing.

3 - Adjustment Buffer, Body Side

• Adjustment buffer secured on body-side with bolts
• Tighten screws to 8 Nm when installing.
• There is an adjusting screw for adjusting the height.
• When rear lid is adjusted correctly, adjusting buffer must make contact with light pre-tension with stop on rear lid side.

4 - Side Panel

Adjusting Screw for Adjusting Buffer

- Before adjusting rear lid, install adjusting screw -2- with protective cap -1- completely in adjusting buffer -3-

- Remove the adjusting screw -2- just enough until the cap -1- makes contact with light pre-tension with stop on rear lid side when the rear lid is closed.

- Check whether lid sits without play and in flush position by pushing or pulling on the side edge of rear lid below rear window.

- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

Upper Stop, Lid Side

- When installing stop -2- tighten screw -1- to 8 Nm.

- Height adjustment is carried out using adjusting buffer on body side.

Lower Stop, Lid Side

- To remove, bore out the rivet heads, drive out the rivet shafts and remove the lid.

- When correctly adjusted, the adjusting buffer just contacts the lower stop on the body side; if necessary adjust the buffer.

Stop, Body Side

- Install the stop -1- into the blind rivet nut -2- until it fits securely.

- The internally threaded pop rivet must fit flat when installed.

Lid Latch, Removing and Installing

1 - Cover for Lid Lock

• When assembling, cover must engage audibly into lid lock.
• Mount the cover on the rear lid lock.

2 - Nuts

• 21 Nm

3 - Cover

• Mount the cover on the lock until it audibly clicks into place.

4 - Lid Latch

- Remove the cover for the rear lid lock.

• Remove rear lid trim. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing

- Remove the cover -3-.

- Disconnect the connector for the rear lid lock.

- Remove the nuts -2- and then remove the rear lid lock.

5 - Rear Lid

6 - Connector

Hinges, Removing and Installing

  Note

• The rear lid drives must be removed on vehicles equipped with a power rear lid release, refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Lid Motor".
• When installing, pay close attention to the tightening sequence for the bolts.

1 - Bolt

• 21 Nm

2 - Rear Lid Hinge

• Removing:
  • The "D-pillar" is removed on both sides. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
  • Remove the "C-pillar" ( → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Passenger Compartment Trim; C-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing) and the grab handle ( → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Equipment; Roof Grab Handle, Removing and Installing) on the respective side.
  • Lower the headliner near the hinge. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Roof Trim Panels; Headliner, Removing and Installing.
  • Remove the rear lid hinge cover. Refer to → Fig. "Lid Hinge Cover".

  Note

Support the rear lid to keep it from falling down and too prevent damage the rear lid or the vehicle body.

• Remove the bolts -1- from the rear lid.
• Remove the bolt -4- and nut -6- and then remove the hinge.

• Installing:
  • Place the hinge onto the body and gently tighten the nut -6- on the roof frame.
  • Then lightly attach the hinge on the side with the screw -4-.
  • Secure the hinge with the screws -1-.
  • Align the lid to the body on the left and right side and tighten the screws -3- to the tightening specification.
  • Adjust the height of the rear lid to the roof and then tighten the screw -4- and nut -6- to the tightening specification.
  • Press on hinge cover.

3 - Rear Lid

4 - Bolt

• 21 Nm

5 - Roof

6 - Nut

• 21 Nm

Lid Hinge Cover

- Cover is placed on rear lid hinge.

- Loosen side locking tabs on cover -1- and remove from hinge -2-.

- Insert the tongue -arrow- behind the rear lid cover.

- To install, position retainer tabs in catches on hinge arm and press opposite side of cover down completely.

- You must hear the cover lock in place.

Rear Lid Seal, Removing and Installing

1 - Rear Lid Seal

• Removing:
  • Open and support the rear lid.
  • Remove the rear lid spoiler. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Spoiler".
  • Remove the gas-filled strut from the left and right ball studs on the body-side.
  • Remove the seal from the flange on the body all the way around.
  • When installing, align the seal to the upper marking -arrow- and then press it onto the flange all the way around.

2 - Rear Lid

Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing

  Note

• After completely removing gas-filled strut, ensure correct position when installing.
• Noise insulation component must be installed on the body side.

Removing

- Remove retaining spring -2- with small screwdriver -1- and disengage gas-filled strut -3- , that can finally be removed from ball stud.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- To install, press gas-filled strut onto ball head pins so that it engages in position.

- Ball head pin tightening specification. Refer to -item 3-.

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