Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment




1. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.
2. Perform the front-to-rear lid adjustment at the hinge to rear shelf fasteners.
3. Loosen the hinge fasteners.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Align the lid so as to achieve an equal 3 mm +/- 1 mm gap around the entire perimeter of the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).




5. Up and down adjustment at the front of the rear compartment lid is achieved by turning the adjustment screw (1) located on the hinge arms.
This procedure is performed from inside the passenger compartment.
6. Adjust the rear compartment lid flush with the rear quarter panels.
7. Up and down adjustment at the rear of the rear compartment lid is achieved by turning the overslam bumpers in or out.
8. Adjust the rear compartment lid flush with the rear quarter panels.
9. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.

Torque Rod Adjustment

Tools Required

J 43300 Rear Deck Lid Torsion Rod Adjuster

Caution: When a rear compartment lid hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.




1. Support the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the front rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement).
3. Install the J 43300 (1) to the torque rod.
Use a ratchet extension (2) for extra leverage.
4. Adjust the torque rods to 1 of 3 positions in the adjustment bracket for the desired tension.

1. Moving the torque rod to a lower notch in the adjustment bracket increases the effort in raising the lid, but decreases the effort in closing the lid.
2. Moving the torque rod to a higher notch in the adjustment bracket decreases the effort in raising the lid, but increases the effort in closing the lid.