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Striker Pin, Adjusting

-- Release the retaining hooks -arrow- on both trim -1- .

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Hooks -Arrow- On Trim -1- And Lock Carrier Cover -2-
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-- Remove the trim -1- from the lock carrier cover -2- .

NOTE:

The striker pin -2- can slide into the oversized holes by loosening screws -1- .

Adjust latch bracket -1- so that recess of rear lid lock with detent engages at center on latch bracket -1- .

-- Loosen stop buffer, refer to STOP BUFFER, ADJUSTING 

-- Loosen the bolts -2- on the striker pin -1- .

-- Bring the striker pin -1- into the top position and tighten the bolts -2- .

Fig 2: Identifying Striker Pin Adjustment
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-- Close rear lid and check adjustment.

-- Tightening specifications: Bolts -2- 18 Nm.