Trunk Lid Removal and Installation (Sedan): Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following.

• Install torsion bars as following:
  1. Open trunk lid and hold it.
  2. Distinguish left side torsion bar (marking color: yellow) from right side torsion bar (marking color: blue) by marking color (1).
  3. Apply grease to rotating part "A" of torsion bar.

     "A": Grease 99000-25050 (SUZUKI Super Grease E) 

  4. Install edge (2) of torsion bar to upward and fit end (3) to groove of right side hinge bracket.
  5. Install edge (2) of torsion bar to upward and fit end (3) to groove of left side hinge bracket.
     NOTE: Be sure to wipe off excess grease thoroughly as it may stain trunk interior and luggage in it.
     Fig 1: Installing Torsion Bars

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• Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment. Adjust trunk lid clearance by loosening trunk lid mounting bolts (2).
• Adjust trunk lid latch striker (1) so that striker shaft approximately aligns with the center of groove of trunk lid latch.
  Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Striker And Trunk Lid Mounting Bolts

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• Tighten rear seat bolts referring to REAR SEAT COMPONENTS .