Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting

Fig 1: Adjustment Buffer Installation Position

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1. Rear Lid
   • When adjusted correctly, adjusting buffer -3- must contact stop buffer -2- with light pretension when rear lid is closed.
2. Stop, Rear Lid Side
   • Installation, refer to Fig 3
   • Tighten screws to 8 Nm when installing.
3. Adjustment Buffer, Body Side
   • Adjustment buffer secured on body-side with bolts
   • Tighten screws to 8 Nm when installing.
   • There is an adjusting screw for adjusting the height.
   • When rear lid is adjusted correctly, adjusting buffer must make contact with light pre-tension with stop on rear lid side.
4. Side Panel

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Screw/Buffer And Protective Cap

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-- Before adjusting rear lid, install adjusting screw -2- with protective cap -1- completely in adjusting buffer -3-

-- Loosen the adjusting screw -2- just enough until the cap -1- makes contact with light pre-tension with the stop on the rear lid side when the rear lid is closed.

-- Check whether lid sits without play and in flush position by pushing or pulling on the side edge of rear lid below rear window.

-- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lid Side

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-- Tighten the -2- bolt -1- to the tightening specification when installing the stop, refer to -item  6-.

-- Height adjustment is carried out using adjusting buffer on body side.