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Gap Dimensions

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Dimensions
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-- Adjust the rear lid according to the gap dimensions.

Height Adjustment 

Fig 2: Adjusting Height
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-- Remove the rear shelf, refer to Passenger Compartment Trim .

-- Loosen the nut -1- and slide it in the direction of -arrow- up or down to adjust the height of the rear lid at the front.

-- After adjusting, tighten the nut on the hinge to 20 Nm.

-- The rear height can be adjusted by sliding the striker pin -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Striker Pin
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-- Loosen the nut -2-, slide it accordingly and tighten the nuts to the specification.