51 24 ... Adjusting rear window lock

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM ON SHAFT BEARING FOR REAR WINDOW WIPER

Prerequisite:

Rear lid must be correctly adjusted to fit; if necessary, ADJUST REAR LID.

For ideal adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Slacken lock nut (1).

Adjust striker (2) by turning in or out.

Check adjustment and repeat if necessary.

Tighten down lock nut (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Nut And Striker

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