Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT




1. ADJUST DOOR IN LEFT/RIGHT AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

2. ADJUST DOOR IN FORWARD/REARWARD AND VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
a. Remove the rear interior light.
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the 4 screws and rear interior light, then disconnect the connector.




b. Remove the roof headlining rear trim.
Insert a screwdriver between the roof headlining rear trim and body to pry the trim.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




c. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.

Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

3. ADJUST DOOR LOCK STRIKER




a. Remove the rear floor finish plate.
1. Remove the 4 clips.
2. Insert a screwdriver between the rear floor finish plate and body to pry the finish plate.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




b. Check that the door fit and door linkage are adjusted correctly.
c. Adjust the striker by loosening the striker mounting screws.

Torque: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)

d. Using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to adjust.




4. ADJUST SIDE MALE STOPPER
Adjust the stopper by loosening the stopper mounting bolt.