Adjustment using Lid Catch, vehicle with Fixed Catch

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

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 locking plate.

-- Loosen nuts -1 and 3-. The catch -2- must be movable.

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-- 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 on the striker pin to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 10- (Rear Lid).

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

-- 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.