Fitting Adjustment

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Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Longitudinal And Lateral Clearance

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Longitudinal and lateral clearance adjustment

With the striker released, loosen the trunk lid hinge nuts and close the trunk lid.
Make the lateral clearance and the clearance to the rear window glass equal. Then open the trunk lid to tighten the nuts.

Surface height adjustment

Loosen the striker bolts. Raise the striker to the top position, and temporarily tighten the upper bolt.
Close the trunk lid lightly and adjust the surface height. Then open the trunk lid and tighten the striker bolts.