Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Service Information

Trunk Lid Adjustment

Removal

1. Rear Seat Cushion





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).





2. While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull out on the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

2. Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





3. Remove the rear seat side bolster (A).

4. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

3. Rear Seat-Back





1. Remove all of the rear head restraints.

2. Release the rear center seat belt (A) from the rear center seat belt guide (B).





3. Remove the bolts (A) securing the rear seat-back (B).





4. Lift up the rear seat-back (A) to release the seat legator hooks (B) from the brackets (C) on the body, then remove the seat-back.

4. Both Rear Door Opening Seals As Needed





1. Remove the rear door opening seal (A) as needed.

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5. Both C-Pillar Trims





1. Pull out the C-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

2. Remove the C-pillar trim.

NOTE: The front clip (B) will stay in the body.

3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





4. Remove the front clip (A).

5. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

6. Rear Shelf Trim





1. From the trunk compartment, disconnect the connector (A).





2. From the trunk compartment, detach the clips (A).





3. Pull out both rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C), then remove the rear shelf trim.

Adjustment

1. Trunk Lid - Adjustment

1. Release the hooks, then remove the rear panel cap (A).






2. Slightly loosen the trunk lid hinge bolts (B) and the striker bolts (C).

3. Adjust the trunk lid (D) alignment in the following sequence:

* Adjust the trunk lid hinges (E) 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 (F), 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 (G).

4. Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

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

Installation

1. Rear Shelf Trim





1. Slip the rear seat belts (A) and the rear center seat belt (B) through the slits in the rear shelf trim (C).





2. Install the clips (A).





3. From the trunk compartment, connect the connector (A).

2. C-Pillar Trim - Check





1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.

2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

* To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)

* After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, replace the front clip (C) with a new one.
* If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

3. Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap - Check





Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap

To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying and damaging the pillar trim (A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim), the overlap between the headliner and pillar trim must be less than 8 mm (0.31 in). To check the overlap, do this:

1. Install the headliner (A) and the pillar trim (B).





2. Apply masking tape (A) to the headliner (B) to mark the upper edge of the pillar trim (C).





3. Remove the pillar trim, and measure the headliner overlap.

* If the overlap is less than 8 mm (0.31 in), remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.
* If the overlap is more than 8 mm (0.31 in), go to step 4.





4. Carefully trim the headliner with a utility knife, reducing the overlap to less than 8 mm (0.31 in).

5. Remove the tape, and install the pillar trim.

4. Both C-Pillar Trims





1. Install the new front clip (A) to the C-pillar trim (B).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





3. Install the C-pillar trim (A).

NOTE:
* Make sure the side curtain airbag is not tucked under the clips or the ribs.
* Do not push too hard on the C-pillar trim. If you push too hard, the clip will be damaged, and it will not hold the trim properly.
* Gently tug on the C-pillar trim to verify that all clips are securely fastened.

4. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

5. Both Rear Door Opening Seals





1. Install the rear door opening seal (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

6. Rear Seat-Back





1. Install the seat legator hooks (A) in the brackets (B) on the body.





2. Install the bolts (A) securing the rear seat-back (B).





3. Install the rear center seat belt (A) to the rear center seat belt guide (B).

4. Install all of the head restraints.

7. Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters





1. Install the rear seat side bolster (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





3. Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

4. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8. Rear Seat Cushion





1. Install the hooks (A) in the rear seat cushion clips (B).





2. Install the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).