How to Adjust the Tailgate Gap?
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1. Check if the gaps on both left and right sides are equal. If the gap is too large, it may be caused by external force deformation or tailgate looseness. It is recommended to inspect the tailgate fastening and locking mechanism. For tutorials on adjusting excessive tailgate gaps, the tailgate cover and hinges are generally secured by 4 screws. Open the rear trunk lid, loosen the screws without removing them. 2. Then push the rear tailgate cover left and right to adjust its position slightly and gently lower it into alignment until the gap difference on both sides is equal. Then lightly open the rear trunk lid and tighten the screws. After tightening, lower and close the rear tailgate to check if the gap is normal. 3. During this process, if loosening one screw on each side does not achieve proper adjustment, loosen all screws. Adjust the position of the trunk lid properly, then tighten the lower screws on both sides, followed by position adjustment, and finally tighten the upper two screws. 4. After installation is complete, repeatedly test the tailgate closing and locking state to ensure the lock mechanism and latch are properly aligned. If not, loosen the latch screws on the rear panel to adjust the latch position, or gently tap the latch with a hammer to align it with the lock mechanism. Note: For accident vehicles where the tailgate is deformed causing excessive gaps, corrective treatment is required first. If hinge deformation is minor, the rear trunk can be removed for treatment. If deformation is severe, it is not recommended to use external force for correction; replacing the hinges with new ones is more reliable.
