Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment

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Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Compartment Lid CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Procedure 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). 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) 3.5 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.13 in ± 0.03 in) Tail lamp to rear compartment lid lamp (b) 4 mm ± 1 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in) Rear compartment lid to rear bumper fascia (c) 6.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.25 in ± 0.06 in) Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

Rear Compartment Lid

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution

Procedure

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).
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) 3.5 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.13 in ± 0.03 in)
- Tail lamp to rear compartment lid lamp (b) 4 mm ± 1 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in)
- Rear compartment lid to rear bumper fascia (c) 6.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.25 in ± 0.06 in)

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)