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Trunk Alignment: Procedure

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  1. Perform trunk gap and flush check.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for latest specifications.
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  2. Open trunk from exterior switch
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  3. Retract LH overslam bumper to home position.
    NOTE: 1x overslam bumper. Turn clockwise until fully seated onto trunk.
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  4. Retract RH overslam bumper to home position.
    NOTE: 1x overslam bumper. Turn clockwise until fully seated onto trunk.
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  5. Remove trunk sill trim assembly
    NOTE: 4x clips. Pull corner upward release clip on the end the away from body for remaining clips.
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  6. Mark the location of trunk striker to body.
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  7. Remove the trunk striker.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 Nm
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  8. Loosen bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm, Perform adjustment as necessary, Recommend assistance
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  9. Tighten bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly.
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm, Hand tighten bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly
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  10. Close the trunk to check gap / flush.
    NOTE: Perform adjustment as necessary, Recommend assistance if necessary, Refer to CVIS for latest specifications
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  11. Adjust LH overslam bumper as necessary.
    NOTE: 1x overslam bumper.
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  12. Adjust RH overslam bumper as necessary.
    NOTE: 1x overslam bumper.
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  13. Torque bolts securing hinge onto trunk assembly.
    NOTE: 4x bolts, 13mm, 24 Nm
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  14. Align trunk striker to marked position and loosely install bolts securing to body.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 Nm
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  15. Close trunk to check for gap / flush and trunk closes as expected.
    NOTE: Adjust striker if necessary. Open trunk when done.
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  16. Torque bolts securing the trunk striker to trunk.
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T45, 24 N.m (17.7 ft-lbs.).
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  17. Remove masking tape around the trunk striker area.
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  18. Install trunk sill trim assembly.
    NOTE: 4x clips. Align the latch with center slot then 2 locator to their slot and then press to secure the clips. Adjust the seal to overlap the trim.
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  19. Clean both trunk hinge bolts, washer, and surrounding area prior to paint touch up.
    NOTE: Allow to dry for 1 minute.
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  20. Apply touch up paint to head of LH trunk hinge bolts.
    NOTE: 2x bolts. Make sure to shake touch up paint before applying.
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  21. Apply touch up paint to head of RH trunk hinge bolts.
    NOTE: 2x bolts. Make sure to shake touch up paint before applying. Allow sometime to dry to close trunk.
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  22. Close trunk.
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