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Repair Procedures: Adjustment

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  1. Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk lid are well - aligned.
  2. After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up and down or from side to side.
  3. Adjust the gap between the trunk lid and body by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B).
  4. After loosening the trunk lid striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the striker by moving it back and forth or from side to side and then tighten the mounting bolts.
  5. Make sure the trunk lid opens or closes properly.
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