Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment (ATS-V)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the rear compartment inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
2. Remove the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement .

Procedure

1. Loosen the rear compartment lid hinge bolts (Qty: 4) to perform adjustments (a) and (b). Loosen the rear compartment latch striker bolts to perform adjustment (c).
2. Adjust the rear compartment lid in order to obtain an even gap between the rear compartment lid and the quarter outer panel, the rear tail lamp, and the rear bumper fascia and so that the rear compartment lid is flush with the quarter outer panel, the rear tail lamp, and the rear bumper fascia.

   Adjustments

   • Rear compartment lid to quarter outer panel (a) 3.0 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.12 in ± 0.03 in)
   • Tail lamp to rear compartment lid (b) 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.12 in ± 0.04 in)
   • Rear compartment lid to rear bumper fascia (c) 5.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.22 in ± 0.06 in)