Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

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 the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

2. Rear Seat-Back (Natural Gas Model)





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





2. Remove the bolts (A).





3. Remove the rear seat-back (A).

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Trunk Floor Lid (Natural Gas Model)





1. Remove the trunk floor cover (A).

6. Trunk Front Trim Panel (Natural Gas Model)





1. Remove the trunk front trim panel (A) and the trunk partition (B) as an assembly.





2. Remove the trunk front trim panel (A) from the trunk partition (B).

7. Rear Shelf (Natural Gas Model)





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 (Natural Gas Model)

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. Trunk Front Trim Panel (Natural Gas Model)





1. Install the trunk front trim panel (A) to the trunk partition (B).





2. Install the trunk front trim panel (A) and the trunk partition (B) as an assembly.

3. Trunk Floor Lid (Natural Gas Model)





1. Install the trunk floor cover (A).

4. Both C-Pillar Trims





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





2. 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.

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

5. Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed





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

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

6. Rear Seat-Back (Natural Gas Model)





1. Install the rear seat-back (A).





2. Install the bolts (A).





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

7. Rear Seat Cushion





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





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