Adjusting using the End Plate

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-- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim Panels .

NOTE:

Before adjusting, install the adjusting buffer on the rear lid side completely. Refer to Figure.

The rear height can be adjusted by sliding the end plate -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Adjusting Buffer & Nuts

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-- Tighten the nuts -2- hand-tight.

-- Close the rear lid and check the position.

-- The rear lid lock must be engaged in the main detent (2nd lug) during this.

-- Open the rear lid -1- and adjust the end plate if necessary.

-- Tighten the nuts to the tightening specification, refer to -item 7-.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Buffer

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-- Turn adjusting buffer -arrow- until closed rear lid with stop buffer on rear lid side makes contact with stop.

-- Check whether rear lid still closes easily, repeat adjustment at adjusting buffer if necessary.

-- If rear lid is difficult to close, tighten the adjusting buffer slightly.