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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART


Trouble Symptom Chart:






SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Difficult Locking and Unlocking

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the release cable routing condition.

Q: Is the release cable routing condition good?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Repair the release cable routing, then go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the engagement of the trunk lid latch and trunk lid striker.

Q: Are the trunk lid latch and trunk lid striker engaged correctly?

YES: Then go to Step 3.

NO: Adjust the trunk lid striker.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Does the trunk lid lock operate easily?

YES: The procedure is complete.

NO: Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Uneven Body Clearance

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the clearance around the trunk lid.

Q: Are the apertures between the trunk lid and the adjacent body panels aligned correctly?

YES: Then go to Step 2.

NO: Adjust the trunk lid panel assembly.

STEP 2. Retest the system.

Q: Are the clearances between the body panels even?

YES: The procedure is complete.

NO: Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Uneven Height

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the trunk lid height.

Q: Is the trunk lid hinge height proper?

YES: Then go to Step 2.

NO: Adjust the trunk lid hinge.

STEP 2. Retest the system.

Q: Are the trunk lid and body height even?

YES: The procedure is complete.

NO: Return to Step 1.