Trunk Lid Adjustment

If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is not uniform and locking and unlocking of the trunk lid is difficult, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID ) and trunk lid hinges (refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID .)
If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is uniform, but locking and unlocking of the trunk lid is difficult, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID ) and trunk lid striker (refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID .)
If there is a difference in height between the side outer panels and the side edges of the trunk lid panel assembly, check the trunk lid hinges and, if necessary, replace them

Fig 1: Checking Clearance Around Trunk Lid Panel
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is not uniform, and the trunk lid can be locked and unlocked smoothly, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID ) and trunk lid hinges (Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID .)
If the locking and unlocking of the trunk lid still is difficult after making the above adjustments, adjust the trunk lid striker (Refer to ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND TRUNK LID .)