Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

TRUNK LID


TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment











1. Check the clearance and the evenness between the trunk lid and each part visually and by touching. (Fitting standard dimension in the table below should be satisfied.)





Right/left
Portion Standard
Clearance (MAX)
3.7 � 7.7 mm
F Clearance 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
(0.146 � 0.303 in)
Trunk lid �
B�B
Rear combination lamp -2.5 � 1.5 mm
G Surface height 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
(-0.098 � 0.059 in)
Trunk lid � 4.0 � 8.0 mm
C�C H Clearance -Rear bumper (0.157 � 0.315 in)
2. In case out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.
3. Loosen the bumper rubber.
4. Loosen the striker mounting bolts.
5. Lift up the trunk lid approximately 100 � 150 mm (3.937 � 5.906 in) height then close it lightly and check that it is engaged firmly with the trunk lid closed.
6. Check the clearance and evenness.
7. Finally tighten the trunk lid striker.