Rear Lid, Adjusting: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Gauge - Gap Adjustment 3371

Gap Dimensions

All rear lid measurements are given in mm with a ± 0.5 mm tolerance.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid, Adjusting

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Dimension -A- = 4.5 mm
Dimension -B- = 4.5 mm
Dimension -C- = 5.0 mm
Dimension -D- = 4.5 mm
Dimension -E- = 2.2 mm all around
Make sure the gap is parallel to the body.

NOTE:

The gas-filled struts must be installed before adjusting a new rear lid.

Adjusting with Striker Pin

NOTE:

Before adjusting, install adjusting buffer on rear lid side completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Striker Pin -2- & Nuts -1-

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-- Loosen combination nuts -1-, the striker pin -2- must be able to move.

-- Note different versions.

Fig 3: Identifying Striker Pin -2- With Motor For Closing Aid -1- & Screws

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-- Loosen combination screws, striker pin -2- with motor for closing aid -1- must be adjustable.

-- For easier installation, there are markings on rear cross panel you can use to adjust the striker pin.

Fig 4: Upper and Lower Striker Pin End Position

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CAUTION:

To adjust rear lid, closing aid motor must be in >>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 contact block when closing and be damaged.
Do not use the closing assist motor to adjust rear lid.

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

-- Tighten the nuts -1- hand-tight.

Fig 5: Identifying Striker Pin -2- & Nuts -1-

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-- Close rear lid and align with body contour.

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

-- Open the rear lid in this position and tighten the nuts -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 13- Nut (See Figure).

Fig 6: Identifying Striker Pin With Closing Aid

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-- If the same striker pin is reinstalled, mark this location before removing.

NOTE:

Striker pin with closing aid can only be installed in >>lid closed << position, same as delivery condition for a new part.

If the same rear lid catch is going to be installed again, open the rear lid and lock the rear lid latch or the rotary latch with a screwdriver.

Closing aid runs in >>lid closed << position = basic position.

Now remove connector from closing aid and rear lid lock can be opened again by activating grip piece in rear lid.

-- Tighten the nuts -1- just loosely.

-- Close the rear lid and align it with the body contour.

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

-- In this position, open the rear lid and tighten the nuts -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 13- Nut (See Figure).

-- Tighten the screws -2- for the stop on the body -1- to the tightening specification. Refer to -item 11- Bolt (See Figure).

Fig 7: Identifying Stop On Body & Screws

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

-- 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.