Rear Lid, Adjusting: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Gauge - Gap Adjustment :3371 

Gap Dimensions 

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The gap dimensions can be checked with the :3371  .

• Dimension -A- = 3.5 mm
• Dimension -B- = 6.0 mm
• Dimension -C- = 2.3 mm
• Dimension -D- = 2.3 mm
• Dimension -E- = 4.5 mm
• Dimension -F- = 5.3 mm

Adjusting Using The End Plate 

-- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to LOWER REAR LID TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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  ) REAR LID-.

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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.