RRSPORT.CO.UK

    Forum   Gallery   Shop   Sponsors
Home > Technical > Tailgate alignment
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
 
Bobm



Member Since: 03 Mar 2019
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4

United Kingdom 
Tailgate alignment

The Tailgate on my 21 plate L494 has dropped on the off side and is now catching on the door surround. Have tried altering the striker plate but that make no material difference, I really need to do something with the hinges but there is nothing obvious to adjust. Anyone have a link to something that shows how it can be done…

Post #642121 Tue May 21 2024 12:27pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Nigel207



Member Since: 02 Sep 2024
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1

England 

I’ve noticed lots of L494’s with mis-aligned tailgates. The one on my MY21 is about 5mm low all round (when looking at the line of the lights and the trim across the tailgate). The car is in for service today (local independent), and I asked what sort of job it would be to realign the tailgate. He said that it’s caused by weak hinges and the LR are aware and have issued a TSB about it, but no doubt the hinges that aren’t really fit for purpose (fitted) would need to be swapped for ones that are at our expense.

Post #645469 Tue Nov 26 2024 11:17am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobm



Member Since: 03 Mar 2019
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4

United Kingdom 

After 8 months had mine finally sorted by the dealer, new hinges and realignment by the body shop. Covered by warranty and goodwill!
PS Independent quoted me £800!

Post #645471 Tue Nov 26 2024 11:26am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Andy K



Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 4946

England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Generally if there is a TSB and the customer complains, there is a good chance of getting it free.

Helps to print out the TSB and leave it on the passenger seat

Post #645475 Tue Nov 26 2024 12:22pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bobm



Member Since: 03 Mar 2019
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 4

United Kingdom 

I literally gave them a copy of the TSB!

Post #645476 Tue Nov 26 2024 12:50pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2005-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
RRSPORT.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums

Switch to Mobile site