Rear Lid, Adjusting: Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Lid, Adjusting

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Gap dimensions. Refer to REAR LID, ADJUSTING .
Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID .

Side and Length Adjustment at the Hinge

-- Loosen the left and right nuts -3- on the hinge -2-.

-- Adjust the rear lid -4- from side to side and from back to rear.

-- Tighten the nuts.

Height Adjustment at the Hinge

-- Loosen the left and right bolts -1 and 5- on the hinge -2-.

-- Adjust the height of the rear lid -4-.

-- Tighten bolts -1 and 5-.

Adjusting Catch Height

Fig 2: Adjusting Striker Pin Height

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Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID .

-- Remove the rear lid end piece trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- Loosen the nuts -1 and 3- just enough so that it is possible to move the catch -2-.

During the closing test, the rear lid must fall from the balance position into the rear lid lock and engage completely.

-- Tighten the nuts -1 and 3-.