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Rear Lid Buffer Stop Adjusting (GROUP 55, NO. 97-02)
Reference number: GROUP 55, NO. 97-02
REAR LID BUFFER STOP ADJUSTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
REAR LID BUFFER STOP, ADJUSTING
Model(s): 1996-on Audi A4
Group: 55 - Hood, Lids
Bulletin No.: 97-02
Date: November 3, 1997
SERVICE INFORMATION
The repair information that follows is new and will be integrated with the next Repair Manual update.
REAR LID
BUFFER STOP, ADJUSTING
- Loosen screws -2- (2x) securing buffer stop -1- (2x).
- Tighten screw -2- hand tight (so buffer stop -1- can still be moved). Close trunk lid -3- carefully until it is flush with rear side panel. Open trunk lid -3- carefully and pull out buffer stop -1- two graduations (1 mm preload) and tighten screw -2-. See Fig 1 .
- Tightening torque: 6 N.m +/- 0.5 N.m (53 in-lb +/- 4 in-lb)
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- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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