Hatch Adjustment - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Hatch
Adjustment
1. Remove the support strut from each side (see page 20-91).
2. Remove the C-pillar trim from each side (see page 20-51), and pull down the rear portion of the headliner (see
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively.
3. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-52).
4. Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.
5. Adjust the hatch (A) alignment in the following sequence.
• Adjust the hatch hinges (8) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using the elongated holes.
• Turn the hatch edge cushions (C), in or out as necessary, to make the hatch (D), fit flush with the body at the side
edges.
• Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (D).
A
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20-90
B
8 x
1.25
mm
22N·m
12.2 kgf·m,
16
Ibf.ftl
ax 1.25mm
18
N·m 11.8 kgf·m, 13lbf·ftl
c