Hatch Adjustment

Hatch Adjustment

1. Close the tailgate securely.

2. Remove the support strut from each side. Hatch Support Strut Replacement

3. Loosen each hatch hinge bolt slightly.

4. Adjust the hatch (A) alignment in the following sequence:
- Pull down the rear portion of the headliner. Service and Repair Take care not to bend the headliner excessively. Adjust the hatch hinges (B) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using the elongated holes.

- Turn the hatch edge cushions (C), in or out as necessary, to make the hatch fit flush with the body at the side edges.

- Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (D).

5. Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

6. Check that the hatch opens properly and locks securely.

7. Reinstall the support struts.

8. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting nuts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.






9. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of the hatch hinges (A) as indicated by the arrows.