Uneven upper tailgate

[stormer13]

Hey guys,

I just got my red passion a couple of days ago, and I just noticed that on one side the upper tailgate matches evenly with the roof, but the other side doesn't (the upper tailgate sits a little below the roof edge) has anyone seen this before?

[GoMXracing]

photo`s>? would be awesome

[stormer13]

Hi guys, sorry about that here are the photos:

[stormer13]

hmm for some I can't see them anymore the link is:



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[smartyPantz]

That definitely looks crooked** like it was damaged on the driver's side and pushed down...

[jonnysan]

Originally Posted by smartyPantz

That definitely looks crooked** like it was damaged on the driver's side and pushed down...

Or somebody jumped up onto your roof and sat on it, driving it down like that.
Should not be a very difficult adjustment to correct it....

John

[stormer13]

Yeah, I just hope no one is doing that in the parking lot while I'm at work...*sigh*

I didn't even noticed it until yesterday when someone pointed it out.

I guess I'll just have to take it to the dealer for service this weekend.

Anyways, thanks guys

[tivoboy]

Funny, I JUST picked up my red smart today, this was one of the first things I noticed. So, I went around the lot and checked them all, 85% had the same issue. Must be a design or manufacture flaw were the mount hole on the left side sits. I THINK it can be moved, it really is just ONE screw on the left side. But, indeed, many that I have seen have this issue.

[SmartPassion]

The gate on my cabrio was uneven when delivered. Service was able to adjust it perfectly after I brought it back.

I'm sure they can do the same for yours.

[pabille]

I noticed the same thing on mine. Same side, too. I lifted the upper tailgate and loosened three screws fastening the panel ( two underneath and one on the side). I wiggled the panel up until it sort of lined up. Good enough until I take it in for the 10K. Sorry, no before and after pics.