Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting

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Fig 1: Adjustment Buffer Installation Position

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Rear Lid
- When adjusted correctly, adjusting buffer -3- must contact stop buffer -2- with light pretension when rear lid is closed.
Stop, Rear Lid Side
- Installation, refer to Fig 3
- Tighten screws to 8 Nm when installing.
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.
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.