Rear Lid, Adjusting, Adjusting Buffer, Sedan: Procedure

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-- Close the rear lid.

NOTE:

If the lid is adjusted correctly, the stop buffers -2- must lightly contact the body when the lid is closed.

-- The stop buffers can be loosened or tightened as needed to be flush.

-- The buffers -3- must engage audibly when pressing them in and the hood trim -1- must be installed.

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-- Check the gap dimensions. Refer to Rear Lid Gap Dimensions .

-- Turn the adjusting buffer just enough so that the stop buffers on the closed rear lid touch the luggage compartment trim panel.

-- Check whether the rear lid still closes easily, repeat adjustment at adjusting buffer if necessary.

-- If the rear lid is difficult to close, tighten the adjusting buffer slightly.