( TL19E00J18573500000MBAT00 )

Trunk Lid Adjustment

1. Remove these items:
   - Rear seat cushion
   - Rear seat side bolster, both sides
   - Rear door opening seal, as needed
   - Rear pillar trim, both sides
   - Rear center seat belt lower anchor
   - Rear shelf

1. Pull back the rear panel cap (A) to detach the hooks (B), and pull the cap up to release the projections (C), then remove the cap.

1. Slightly loosen the trunk lid hinge bolts (D) and the striker bolts (E).

1. Adjust the trunk lid (F) alignment in the following sequence:
   - Adjust the trunk lid hinges (G) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes. Take care not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts.
   - Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (H), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
   - Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (I).

1. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

1. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.

1. Reinstall all removed parts.

1. Remove these items:
   - Rear seat cushion
   - Rear seat side bolster, both sides
   - Rear door opening seal, as needed
   - Rear pillar trim, both sides
   - Rear center seat belt lower anchor
   - Rear shelf

1. Pull back the rear panel cap (A) to detach the hooks (B), and pull the cap up to release the projections (C), then remove the cap.

1. Slightly loosen the trunk lid hinge bolts (D) and the striker bolts (E).

1. Adjust the trunk lid (F) alignment in the following sequence:
   - Adjust the trunk lid hinges (G) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes. Take care not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts.
   - Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (H), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
   - Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (I).

1. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

1. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.

1. Reinstall all removed parts.