Adjustment of Soft Close Automatic:

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Check fulcrum pads on lower section of rear lid lock for damage and replace if necessary.
Close rear lid.
Check height of rear lid to side panels.

For ideal adjustment, refer to Height Adjustment Of Trunk Lid: , adjust if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Of Soft Close Automatic

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Open rear lid.

Screw in rubber buffers (1) on left/right completely.

Fig 2: Screwing In Rubber Buffers

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Lever out caps (1) from trim (2).

Fig 3: Removing Caps From Trim

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