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Adjust using Catch, vehicles with Rear Lid Lock Unit

-- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to Lock Carrier Trim Panel, Removing And Installing .

-- Loosen the nuts. The rear lid lock unit -1- and striker pin -2- must still be movable.

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-- For easier installation, there are markings in the rear lid end piece to help adjust the rear lid lock unit.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damage!

  • To adjust the rear lid, the striker pin must be in the "rear lid closed" position (lower end position).
  • Striker pin cannot be installed in position not visible in drawing (upper end position) -1- because rear lid can block contact when closing and can be damaged.
  • Do not use the Door Closing Assist Control Module to adjust the power rear lid.

-- Turn the upper section of the rear lid side of the adjusting buffer completely before adjusting the rear lid. Refer to Figure.

-- Close the rear lid and check the position.

-- If necessary adjust the striker pin the in upper adjusting buffer.

-- Rear lid latch must be engaged in main detent (second retainer) during this.

-- Tighten the nuts -1- on the Rear Lid Lock Unit -2- to the tightening specification. Tightening specification: Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID, REAR LID MOTOR .

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-- Remove the lower adjusting buffer until the closed rear lid with the adjusting buffers comes into contact with the stop buffers in the body.

-- See if rear lid still closes easily, continue adjusting the adjusting buffer if necessary.

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