Symptom Procedures: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the release cable routing condition.
Q: Is the release cable routing condition good?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair the release cable routing, then go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the engagement of the trunk lid latch and trunk lid striker.
Q: Are the trunk lid latch and trunk lid striker engaged correctly?

YES : Then go to Step 3.

NO : Adjust the trunk lid striker. Refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Q: Does the trunk lid lock operate easily?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

STEP 1. Check the clearance around the trunk lid..
Q: Are the apertures between the trunk lid and the adjacent body panels aligned correctly?

YES : Then go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the trunk lid panel assembly. Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID .
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Are the clearances between the body panels even?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.

STEP 1. Check the trunk lid height.
Q: Is the trunk lid hinge height proper?

YES : Then go to Step 2.

NO : Adjust the trunk lid hinge. Refer to ADJUSTMENT AT TRUNK LID HINGE-SIDE .
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Are the trunk lid and body height even?

YES : The procedure is complete.

NO : Return to Step 1.