Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment

Tools Required

J 43300 Torque Rod Adjustment Tool




1. Perform the front-to-rear lid adjustment at the hinge to the rear shelf fasteners.
2. Remove the rear shelf trim panel.
3. Loosen the hinge fasteners.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Align the lid so as to achieve an equal 3 mm +/- 1 mm (.12 +/-.04 in) gap around the entire perimeter of the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the fasteners to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Perform the up/down adjustment at the forward end of the hinge.
This procedure is performed from inside the passenger compartment.
6. Turn the adjustment screw (1) in or out until the rear compartment lid is flush, -1 to +1 mm (-.04 to +.04 in), with the rear quarter panel.
7. Up and down adjustment at the rear of the rear compartment lid is achieved by turning the overslam bumpers in or out.
8. Adjust the rear compartment lid flush, -1 to +1 mm (-.04 to +.04 in), with the rear quarter panels.
9. Install the rear shelf trim panel.

Torque Rod Adjustment




1. Support the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim, as necessary.
3. Install the J 43300 to the torque rod.
4. Adjust the torque rods to one of three positions for the desired tension.
Use a ratchet wrench and a ratchet wrench extension for leverage.
5. Adjust the torque rods to one of three positions in the adjustment bracket for the desired tension.

1. Moving the torque rod to a lower notch in the adjustment bracket increases the effort in raising the lid, but decreases the effort in closing the lid.
2. Moving the torque rod to a higher notch in the adjustment bracket decreases the effort in raising the lid, but increases the effort in closing the lid.