Rear Gate: Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For the panel clearance around the rear gate panel, refer to "SPECIFICATION" in "General Description". < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

Adjust the rear gate panel position in the vertical and horizontal directions.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Hinge Bolt
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1. Loosen the hinge mounting bolts.
2. Adjust the panel clearance for the rear gate panel in the vertical and horizontal directions.
Adjust the height difference between the rear gate panel and the body.

Fig 2: Positioning Rear Gate Panel And Body
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1. Loosen the bolts.
2. By tapping on the striker with a plastic hammer, adjust the height difference between the rear gate panel and the body.