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Offline Mr_Orange

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Adjusting the tailgate
« on: 20 November 2015, 07:32 »
Hi,
I recently fitted a replacement tailgate. I left the hinges attached to the car thinking that would give me correct fitment.... It hasn't and there's not enough adjustment where the 4 smaller hinge bolts fit to the lid. I dialled in the height but the front-back and left-right are still out.
I've had a look under the headlining and could crack the nuts loose to adjust, but what about the seal? Is that a gasket or some sort of silicon?
Your thoughts and experience are welcome!


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Re: Adjusting the tailgate
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2015, 18:43 »
No ideas peeps?
In my original post I meant seal as in where the hinges meet the roof. I think it's some sort of silicon so guess hinges/tailgate fully off cleaned up and new sealant then tweak the fit? :-/


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