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Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. INSPECT BACK DOOR







a. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.




3. ADJUST BACK DOOR
a. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

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

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

Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)




c. When adjusting the back door rear side to side and the back door lock striker plate assembly, loosen the "torx" bolts (T40) until the striker can move. Lightly tap it with a brass bar for adjustment.

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

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL