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Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT

1. Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving the liftgate.






Clearance
a: 5.0-7.0 mm {0.1-0.27 in}
b: -2.0-0.0 mm {-0.08-0.00 in}
c: 1.8-6.8 mm {0.07-0.27 in}
d: -2.0-2.6 mm {-0.10-0.10 in}
e: 2.8-5.2 mm {0.11-0.20 in}
f: -1.2-1.2 mm {-0.05-0.05 in}
g: 1.5-6.5 mm {0.08-0.28 in}
h: -1.5-2.5 mm {0.08-0.10 in}
I: 4.0-0.0 mm {0.18-0.31 in}


3. Tighten the bolts or screws.

STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL

NOTE: The gas in the stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

1. Wear protective eye wear.






2. Lay the stay damper flat.
3. Saw through the stay damper body using hacksaw.
4. Allow the gas to escape from the stay damper.
5. Discard the stay damper.