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Hatch Adjustment

NOTE:
  • Have an assistant help you when adjusting the hatch.
  • Take care not to scratch the hatch, the body, or the related parts.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the hatch support struts on both sides (see HATCH SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Slightly loosen the hatch hinge mounting bolts (A) and the striker mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Hatch Hinge Mounting Bolts And Striker Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G06953530Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Adjust the hatch (C) alignment in the following sequence:
    • Adjust the hatch hinges (D) right and left by using the elongated hole in the hatch hinges.
    • Turn the hatch edge cushions (E), in or out as necessary, to make sure the hatch fits flush with the body at the side edges.
    • Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (F), and adjust the striker right or left until it is centered in the hatch latch (G).
  4. Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
  5. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks securely.
  6. Reinstall the support strut on both sides securely.
  7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges and let the paint dry.
  8. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot area of the hatch hinges (A) as indicated by the arrows.
    Fig 2: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Applying Area On Hatch Hinges
    G06953531Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Reinstall all removed parts.
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