Striker, Adjusting

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NOTE:

By loosening the bolts -1- the catch -2- can be moved inside the oversized holes in direction of -a arrows and b arrows-.

Fig 1: Adjusting Striker Pin

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Adjust the catch -2- so that the rear lid latch opening with the rotary latch engages with the center of the catch -2-.

-- Remove the rear lid catch cover inside the lock carrier cover.

-- Loosen the bolts -1-.

-- Move the rear lid catch -2- into the correct position and tighten the bolts -1-.

-- Check the rear lid adjustment. Refer to REAR LID, ADJUSTING, SEDAN .

Tightening Specifications