Striker, Adjusting

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By loosening the bolts -1- the striker -2- can be moved inside the oversized holes -a arrows- and -b arrows-.

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

-- Unclip the striker cover in the lock carrier cover.

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-- Loosen the bolts -1-.

-- Move the striker -2- into the upper position and tighten the bolts -1-.

-- Close the rear lid and check the adjustment.