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Technical product information
Topic

Continental GT and GTC boot lid adjustments

Market area

Worldwide Bentley (1WBE)

Brand

Bentley

Transaction No. 2033742/1
Level

EH

Status

Approval

Release date
New customer code
Object of complaint

Complaint type

Body fixtures and fittings -> Door, closures operation ->
Rear lid power latching

functionality -> without
function I defect

Body fixtures and fittings -> Door, closures operation ->
Close rear lid

functionality-> cannot be
closed

Body fixtures and fittings -> Doors, closures

functionality

Body fixtures and fittings-> Closures

Noise, vibration

Body fixtures and fittings -> Door, closures operation

functionality

Body fixtures and fittings -> Closures

dimensional accuracy

Position

New workshop code
Complaint type

Object of complaint

Position

Body fixtures and fittings -> Closures -> Rear lid Noise, vibration -> noise
Body fixtures and fittings -> Closures -> Rear lid functional ity -> incorrectly adjusted

Vehicle data
Continental GT and GTC
Sales types
Type MY

Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code

39**

2012 E

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Manufacturer Filler Type Filler MY Factory From
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Transaction No.: 2033742/1

Continental GT and GTC boot lid adjustments

Customer statement I workshop findings
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that before commencing with this TPI you raise a DISS ticket
as detailed in the TPI with the Transaction number 2033717/1 and await feedback from your TSC
before carrying out any repairs as this TPI may not be the correct remedy for your particular boot
issue.

Technical background
This TPI has two Sections:
- Section 1 should only be applied if the boot lid fails to latch
- Section 2 is applicable to Continental GTC vehicles only, which exhibit the following symptoms:
- The boot lid is fully latched however the boot open warning light is still illuminated in the DIP (Figure
1) or the boot latches and re-opens, the process in Section 2 describes how to adjust the boot lid
overload switch .

Figure 1

Production change

Measure
Section 1 - Power Boot lid Adjustments

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The scope of this procedure:
-NOTE: The following procedure explains how in service to check and adjust the boot lid close
system should the boot lid fail to latch after the power boot close switch is pressed, before any
adjustments are made the following test must be carried out as this will eliminate any problems with
the power close motor and will simulate the last 4 inches of drop which is gravity controlled
-Open the boot lid and then manually lower the boot lid until it rests on the first point of resistance
usually the (seal/striker) rest a 2 Kg weight (2 litres of water as shown in Figure 2) on the boot lid
above the latch having first protected the paintwork

Figure 2
-If the boot does not latch with the 2Kg weight there is an excess of mechanical resistance in the
system. The following procedures explain how to reduce it to achieve power boot close to latch
-If on application of the 2Kg weight the boot closes , this indicates there is no excessive mechanical
resistance in the system, therefore the fault will be elsewhere and the procedures within Section 1 of
this TPI do not apply

Procedure:
NOTE: Before any adjustments are made, the car must be resting on Its wheels and on level ground
1.Lift up the boot lid and ensure the boot seal is fully engaged onto the seal flange if necessary
correct this by pushing the seal firmly down onto the seal flange or use a suitable mallet which will not
. damage the seal
- Check the condition of the seal once fully seated,
- Check for any irregularities to the seal
2.Mark the left hand hinge with a clay pencil around the top edge and loosen the left hand hinge M8
retaining bolts (when the bolts are loosened ensure the boot lid does not drop (Figure 3) and allow

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the hinge to relax and find its own natural resting position

Figure 3
3.When the hinge is in its fully relaxed position torque tighten the MB retaining bolts, Refer to the
workshop manual - Rep.Gr 55 - Bonnet, flaps, cab, central locking for the correct torque values
4.Repeat procedures 2 and 3 on the right hand boot hinge
5.Lubricate the boot striker roller and both boot hinges with tri-flo or similar and work this into the
hinges by manually moving the boot lid up and down
6.Test close the boot using the power close button, the boot lid should now drop to the striker and
once there continue to close under its own momentum if successful go to procedure 7, if it is not
successful go to procedure 8
NOTE: Due to the hinge adjustments made the boot may be slightly compromised
7.Touch in paint on and around hinges and bolt heads as required, close the boot lid and check the
vehicle central locking system for full operation
NOTE: Vehicles fitted with a rear aerofoil the operation should now be checked for any fouling to the
boot lid and backlight during its opening and closing procedure
8.Check the latch/striker alignment, apply French chalk around the pawl area (Figure 4) and close the
boot lid, re-open the boot and check to see if the striker has contacted the side of the latch cover prior
to latching and adjust the striker as required

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Figure 4
9.Adjust the striker using special tool 3320/3, The striker securing bolts are located directly below the
boot striker paddles
10.The striker should be adjusted to the upper most position and also must be central, torque the MB
bolts - Refer to the workshop manual - Rep.Gr 55 - Bonnet, flaps, cab, central locking for the correct
torque values
11.Touch in paint on and around the hinges and bolt heads as required, check the vehicle central
locking system for full operation

NOTE: Vehicles fitted with a rear aerofoil, the operation should now be checked for any fouling to the
boot lld and backllght during Its opening and closing procedure
Section 2 - Convertible boot overload switch adjustment
1.Check if the warning in the DIP extinguishes when light downward pressure is applied to the centre
foremost part of the boot lid (Figure 5) take extreme care not to damage the boot lid

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Figure 5
- If the light extinguishes this indicates the overload switch has activated
-The overload switch should be adjusted with the boot closed and the hood is fully stowed positioned
the tonneau cover in the service position (Figure 6)

Figure 6

CAUTION: Before commencing work on the vehicle :
-Switch of all electrical consumers

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-Switch off ignition
-Remove ignition key
2.Remove the airbag fuse - Refer to the Workshop Manual Rep.Gr 69
- Check the tonneau cover is secure against the left and right hand lock stops on the hinge
mechanism (Figure 7) for clarity Figure 7 shows the left hand lock stop

Figure 7
-Referring to Figure 8, slacken the two fixing screws (point A)

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Figure 8
-Insert feeler blades measuring 0.85 mm (Figure 8 point B) between the plunger and the stop and
move the switch downwards
-The shoulder of the switch should contact the feeler blades, at this point the switch plunger should
not be visible (Figure 9)

Figure 9

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-Torque tighten the fixing screws to 3.5Nm (Figure 8 point A)
-Remove the feeler blades and close the tonneau cover
-Check the full operation of the boot and the hood
3.Refit the airbag fuse the airbag fuse - Refer to the Workshop Manual Rep.Gr 69

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