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Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments






ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the striker bolts.

2. Adjust the striker up/down so that it is centered within the latch opening.

3. Adjust the striker fore/aft so the swing gate is under flush to the body -0.5 mm (+/- 1.0 mm).

4. Adjust the striker cross-car engagement to the latch by adding 2.0 mm shims as necessary.


NOTE: Make sure the striker is not twisted within the latch opening. Striker should be parallel to the opening.

5. Tighten the striker bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).