Rear Lid, Adjusting

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Gauge - Gap Adjustment:3371

Gap Dimensions

Fig 1: Gap Dimensions

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Check the gap dimensions using the Adjustment Gauge: 3371 .

In -A- area = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
In -B- area = 3.7 mm ± 0.5 mm
In -C- area = 5.0 mm ± 0.5 mm

Height Adjustment

Fig 2: Height Adjustment

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-- The lid front height can be adjusted by loosening the nut and sliding it in the direction of arrow.

-- With the hinge installed, the rear shelf must be removed.

-- With the rear shelf installed, disengage the spring on the hinge.

-- Remove the hinge under the rear shelf, loosen the nut on the hinge and slide it accordingly.

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

-- Install the hinge and engage the spring and gas-filled strut, if necessary.

-- The rear height can be adjusted by sliding the locking plate -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Height Can Be Adjusted By Sliding End Plate -1-

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-- Loosen the nut -2-, slide it accordingly and tighten the nuts to the specification.