Gap Adjustment

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Measure the gap difference between the trunk lid and the body.
Loosen the trunk lid hinge installation nuts or the trunk lid lock striker installation screws, and adjust the trunk lid.

Fig 1: Adjusting Trunk Lid
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Fig 2: Identifying Clearance Between Trunk Lid And Body
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Standard Clearance
1. 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.18 in}
2. 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in}
3. 2.8-5.8 mm {-0.12-0.22 in}
4. 0.5-2.8 mm {0.02-0.11 in}
Tighten the nuts or screw.