Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting

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NOTE:

If necessary, replace the adjusting buffer. Refer to Adjusting Buffer, Replacing .

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-- Remove the striker. Refer to STRIKER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Either loosen the gas-filled strut -2- on the rear lid ball stud. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Or loosen the drive unit -2- on the rear lid ball stud. Refer to Rear Lid Drive Unit -VX69-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Adjust the adjusting buffer -4- with the cap -5- by turning -a arrows- until the rear lid is level with the side panels.

-- Remove the adjusting buffer two turns to pretension the rear lid.

-- Install the striker.

-- Install the drive unit (refer to Rear Lid Drive Unit -VX69-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) or the gas-filled strut (refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ).

-- Check the adjustment.

-- Loosen the bolt -8- only until the adjusting buffer -6- can still move straight.

-- Place a cord or tie -9- around the adjusting buffer -4-.

-- Close the rear lid.

-- Bring the adjusting buffer -6- with the cord -9- all the way to the rear lid.

-- Tighten the bolt -8-.